Take my yoke upon you,
and learn from me,
for I am gentle and lowly in heart,
and you will find rest for your souls.
For my yoke is easy
and my burden is light.
Matthew 11:29-30
Yoke: A frame for carrying loads.
Designed to encircle the shoulders of two animals to move in the same direction and work as a team.
Burden: A load being carried. Something that is difficult to bear.
An invitation from Jesus. " Come." Yet he does not demand that we do so. He simply and sweetly offers for us to take his yoke upon our shoulders. Why would anyone willingly take a yoke upon themselves? Because compared to what we are currently carrying, this yoke is easy and the burden is light. Simply because He is there to help.
He has a way of gently showing me where I am wrong. A way of encouraging me when times get tough. And a way of loving me like no other person in this world has the ability to do.
So as I take his yoke upon myself, we work together as a team. We move in the same direction. But this requires obedience on my end. I must be willing to lay down my anger, my impatience, my worries, my concerns, and my pride so that I can learn from him... from his character... the rhythm of grace.
This is my hope. That no matter how weary I may be from carrying the burden of past regrets, fears, failures and sorrows, I will find rest in him and him alone. Not rest in a physical sense, but rest from within my soul. Despite the stresses and storms of life that may continue to rage on around me, I will be at peace and will be satisfied IN HIM.
He will lift my load... only if I allow him to do so. Why wouldn't I? As I remember who he is, I will never regret that I came to him!
I love this song. Take A Moment, by Will Reagan & United Pursuit Band
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