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Then Jesus said, "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Matthew 11:28-29 NLT
Where do you go to find rest? The answer may not be as obvious as you think. At the time of Jesus, people took comfort in their religious heritage, obedience to certain laws, and the guidance of their teachers. Over time, this turned into a system of self-reliance for many, and religious leaders even exploited the goodwill of the people. What should have freed the people to love and serve God became a burden.
Jesus offers another path to freedom. While He still has expectations and responsibilities for His path forward, this “yoke” of commitment is easy to bear and will lead to a place of rest. If you feel like you can’t get to a place of spiritual health or like you’re always struggling to keep up, now is the perfect time to tell Jesus that you need Him to show you the path forward. If you struggle and stumble, He won’t leave you behind or give you more than you can bear. His gentleness will carry you forward.
Prayer: Jesus, I gladly pick up Your yoke today and will listen as You speak into my life.
Where do you go to find rest? The answer may not be as obvious as you think. At the time of Jesus, people took comfort in their religious heritage, obedience to certain laws, and the guidance of their teachers. Over time, this turned into a system of self-reliance for many, and religious leaders even exploited the goodwill of the people. What should have freed the people to love and serve God became a burden.
Jesus offers another path to freedom. While He still has expectations and responsibilities for His path forward, this “yoke” of commitment is easy to bear and will lead to a place of rest. If you feel like you can’t get to a place of spiritual health or like you’re always struggling to keep up, now is the perfect time to tell Jesus that you need Him to show you the path forward. If you struggle and stumble, He won’t leave you behind or give you more than you can bear. His gentleness will carry you forward.
Prayer: Jesus, I gladly pick up Your yoke today and will listen as You speak into my life.
