Come You Weary: enjoy Christ’s comfort

by Michael Reeves

Are you weary? Does the Christian life feel like drudgery? What can lift you up, cure your cold and flattened heart, and fill you with deep and lasting joy?

The reality is that we will only be as full as the well we drink from, and many of us drink from very shallow wells indeed. This book is an invitation to every thirsty Christian, however weary and flat you are feeling, however weak and unworthy you consider yourself, to come to the waters and drink deeply.

You will do this as you contemplate the sight, the vision, that transforms from glory to glory.

Chapters

1 - Come and Drink Deeply

2 - A Fresh Vision

3 - An Unexpected Standing

4 - A Sympathetic Friend and Brother

5 - An Exalted Head over All Things

A Mountain-Top Gospel Perspective

6 - An Inseparable Unity

7 - A Heavenly Bridegroom

8 - Divine Goodness, Spread and Shared

9 - A Glory that Fills All Things

10 - Come!



Michael Reeves is an author, speaker, and President and Professor of Theology at Union School of Theology in Oxford, England.

Genres: Christian Living, Theology, Christian Non Fiction, Audiobook, Nonfiction, Devotional, Christianity

64 pages, Paperback

Published September 1, 2025

About the author

Michael Reeves (PhD, King's College, London) is President and Professor of Theology at Union School of Theology in the UK (www.ust.ac.uk). He is Director of the European Theologians Network, and speaks and teaches regularly worldwide. Previously he has been Head of Theology for the Universities and Colleges Christian Fellowship and an associate minister at All Souls Church, Langham Place, London.

Reviews

[Ashton]

I'm currently memorizing Ephesians, so this book, which exegetes upon Ephesians 1, was a delightful treat. If you're looking for a bite-sized, non-Bible work on the comfort we receive from Christ that also satiates as a deliciously luscious meal, give this one a whirl. Just remember that “we will only be as full as the well we drink from,” so drink from the well of living water.

May Christ dwell in our hearts through faith and grant us, by his Spirit, the strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that we may be filled with all the fullness of God. (Ephesians 3:17–19)

[Tracy Adair]

"Don't let your emptiness become a constant state, but recognise it as a thirst, and drink deeply from this fountain."

A beautifully written short book that invites the weary Christian to look to the beauty of Christ. There are no words wasted, and each short chapter (1.5 - 5 pages) is full of truth and goodness that lifted my eyes and warmed my heart to Jesus as Lord, bridegroom, brother, friend, and more. I'm sure I'll pick this up again fairly regularly and would love to share it around.

[Eric Durso]

This is a sermon. A really good one.

[Mattie Thompson]

You can rest and recuperate and have friends and be empty. Fullness is found only in Christ. And the reality is: you will only be as full as the well you drink from. -Reeves

[Gareth Davies]

Helpful little book ok how Christ is a comfort to us. Full disclosure f great truths - wish it could have been longer.

[Kyle Huber]

Rich, deep, satisfying and enlivening!

[Teresa]

Though I’m not currently in a season of weariness, this little book was still a great read/listen for stirring up my affections for Christ.

[Naomi]

Listened through multiple times because it's a really short audiobook and what I need to be reminded of right now. Christ alone can fill me up. He is the living water that satisfies.

[Bobby Bonser]

This is a short booklet or devotional focused on Ephesians 1 that takes maybe 30 minutes to read. It is Christ-focused and oriented to weary believers. I believe the audience is the average church member who feels tired, burnt out, or spiritually exhausted for whatever reason.

The call of Reeves through Ephesians, is to drink the the wellspring of Christ. Drink fresh again, look at your first love, grow in your knowledge and affections for Him. Know that He is Head of His bride and loves her dearly and is working all things for her good.

The book is dripping with scripture and encouragement in Him. The answer is simple. Strip away all the "extra" and come to Christ. Delight yourself in Him.

[Gracie Simmons]

This was a short but encouraging read, almost like a sermon through Ephesians, with lots of Scripture throughout. I loved the reminder that so much of our weariness comes from living as though everything depends on us, rather than resting in Christ and the victory that is already His. We can leave our concerns in the hands of the One who has all power and dominion and who deeply loves His people. A beautiful reminder that Christ is our Savior, Father, Bridegroom, and Friend, and that all He is, He gives to His bride.

[Heather Gladney]

“Remember, you will only be as full as the well you drink from.” Short and concise book that consistently makes Christ seem sweeter and closer.

[Jenel]

“You will only be as full as the well you drink from.”

[Ben Hegan]

Classic Michael Reeves. Excellent. Clear and Christ centred. Short and very accessible. Highly recommended!

[Troy Solava]

I trust Reeves so I bought this book to put it in our church library. And I sat down to read through it quick and I was reminded again of why I love to read Reeves. He is so Jesus centered and Bible packed. This is a great book to encourage Christians of who Jesus is and who they are in Him….so they can enjoy their life with him.

And as a bonus, this book is about an hour read.

[Christine]

You can read this under an hour. Just sweet and encouraging

[Aszerina]

Loved this little gem of a book. Very comforting ❤️

[Daniel Taylor]

So much comfort to be had from this little book! A sweet refresher of the joys found in Christ. Enjoyable audio book on my commute.

[James Brixey]

Very well written

Didn't have as much focus as the book deserved

[Samuel Kassing]

A reflection on how Ephesians 1 encourages to find our rest in Christ.

[David Noe]

This short book is an emergency care package for all of God’s people that may find themselves in a season of exhaustion, dryness, and thirst.

May it help you to recognize that you thirst for Living Water.

[Ruth Clemence]

I know that when I pick up a book written by Michael Reeves, I will gently, warmly, and continually have my gaze lifted toward Jesus. 'Come, You Weary' is another testament to that. This little book will bring the Christian to the fountain of living water with encouragement to drink deep.

As Reeves puts it so beautifully:

'What can make the weary Christian come alive again? What can lift us out of our sense of drudgery, curing our cold and flattened hearts?

The reality is that we will only be as full as the well we drink from.'

Drink deeply of Christ!

[Hannah]

The first chapter made it clear this book was exactly what I needed right now - tired, weary, spent, with a cold, flattened heart. Reeves encourages the reader who feels empty to see the emptiness as thirst and 'drink deeply'.
This is no 'self help' book - with tips to overcome weariness by anything we can do. Rather it simply points to the beauty of Christ, encouraging the reader to contemplate Christ and be refreshed by His beauty.

[Aaron]

In Come You Weary, Michael Reeves writes to help you enjoy Christ’s comfort. In this potent book, Reeves takes you directly to the throne of grace to see the resurrected Christ. Reeves explains how all things are under Christ’s feet and how he gives himself to the church.

Confidence

I was most moved to read how the church is the crown of Christ – and he loves, cherishes, and delights in her. Incredibly encouraging, this book will give you the confidence to come to Christ, and to enjoy his company and companionship.

I received a media copy of Come, You Weary and this is my honest review. @diveindigdeep

[Emily Vardeman]

This is now my second book by Michael Reeves and I really like how he writes. I was not expecting the book to be only 57 pages when I put it on my wishlist, but it was a good 57 pages and I would like to read the book again. Michael Reeves wants his readers to see how good Jesus is and what it means for His church. I especially liked how he demonstrated Christ being the new Adam who succeeded where Adam failed.

[Nate Faires]

There is a measure of brilliance in intentionally writing a book targeted at the weary in such a brief and pleasant way. Instead of demanding the weight of taking on a hundreds of pages effort, the ask is only 57 small pages written to you, dear weary reader.

Reeves invites us to find rest in the Savior of all in what essentially amounts to an extended meditation of Ephesians 1 - a reminder of who Jesus is... and who we are, if we are found in him.

[Elaine]

As I expected from a book by Michael Reeves, the comfort of being in Christ is proclaimed. Covering Ephesians 1 and many other verses from the Bible, and with the help of quotes from other writers such as Richard Sibbes and John Flavel, this small book will comfort a weary soul by pointing to Christ and all the fullness found in Him.

[Carter Cox]

The first 7-8 chapters of this book were super special to me. Nothing against chapters 9-11, but something about the first 8 had me starring and annotating like crazy! There is a mountain-top gospel perspective baked into everything Reeves writes in here, and it’s so refreshing to be pointed back to the ultimate hope and fulfillment found in Jesus.

[Cole Mire]

This took just a day to read and I will say I will most certainly come back to it again in times of spiritual coldness or weariness. The fire burns bright at times and dim at others, this small book is one of those you can pick up and just be reminded of the glory of Christ and the union we have with Him. It could also easily be used as a devotional book.

[Mike Rue]

Mercifully short. But failed to stay on the topic of weariness. Also, since it was meant as a short exposition of Eph 1 (and all of Eph) it really didn't stay the course. I felt like it was all over the place.

[Richard Carwile]

This is a book you can read in one sitting (or two) and walk away great encouraged and recalibrated in your faith in Christ. I really enjoy it. Concise, but filled with insights on our need to drink deeply from the well of God's word. A short read for a long meditation.