My Yoke is Easy

Come to Me, all you who labour 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. Matthew 11:28-30

This is a time of year when most of us can become so weary and burdened by all the expectations and demands that we find it challenging to rest.

We lie in bed worrying about everything we must do, and we are so busy organising

for the days ahead that the rest does not factor into the equation.

There is another way.

Jesus asks us first to come, bringing our burdens and weariness into his presence. He has a gift for us: rest. In that place, we can exchange our burdens for his yoke. Give him our weariness and receive rest. And I hear you ask – how can a yoke be easy? It is not a yoke like an animal would wear. He is offering his hand; he is stretching out his hand to you right now, and all you have to do is take it. Let him hold your hand; he will guide, protect, and comfort you.

So, come and take hold of Jesus's hand now, and allow him to help you navigate through this season in a state of rest.