28 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."
Matthew 11:28-30
A “yoke” is defined by dictionary.com as: a device for joining together a pair of draft animals, esp. oxen, usually consisting of a crosspiece with two bow-shaped pieces, each enclosing the head of an animal. God’s yoke combines together the people of God in order that He can direct us by His Spirit into a life that is full of His peace and love and gentleness. Well, I don’t know about you, but I have had one of those weeks where I have tried to resist the yoke by moving in another direction, by running when I should have been walking and moving when I should have been still. What a refreshing word this is from our Lord this morning! His way really is the best way that brings with it harmony and peace, gentleness and rest. How are you doing as a child of God under the yoke of His Spirit who is trying to guide you into a life of love and fulfillment? Are you moving in the direction that God would want you to or are you trying to resist, thus causing unnecessary grief and heartache? Is the harness even on you at all, have you fully surrendered your life to the direction and control of Jesus Christ? Let me encourage you this morning to “come to him” as the peace and rest that He offers is very real and His way is undoubtedly the very best way for you. Rest in the magnificent love and direction of your Creator today as you journey to know and love Him more!
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