Fall Into the Arms of Jesus

Ever feel burdened with cares, loaded down?  Sometimes wonder if you can carry that around any longer?  I don’t know what “that” is for you, but we all have some things that bring us down, burden us.  Have you ever thought about taking a yoke to make it easier?  Seems like a yoke would just be more to carry, right?  Well not really.

 A yoke is supposed to make things easier to carry if used properly.  It is used on ox and mules to make them able to carry or pull more.  Jesus knew all about this. 

Listen to Jesus’ words in Matthew 11:28-30. “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.  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.”

Another thing we might want to consider is that when a young Jewish boy was learning under a Rabbi or teacher, he was said to be taking on his yoke.  Many of the Pharisees’ yokes were heavy, because they added so many extra rules and particulars not in the Law of Moses.

Jesus tells us to take His yoke.  We can find rest from our heavy burdens in his care.  Not only rest here, but rest for our souls, deep rest.  I know there are many times I need to remember to fall into the arms of Jesus and just rest.  Are you heavy laden?  Do you need to find rest for your soul?  Fall into the arms of Jesus. His yoke is easy, and His burden is light.  He will carry that load for you.

God Bless!