Peace Day 43
29 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.
30 For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.
Matthew
11:29-30
With the common usage of tractors, it is rare to see mules or
oxen connected with a yoke around their necks, pulling a farmer along in a
field. For many people, however, this is the image that comes to mind when
considering committing their life to Christ. They equate the Christian life with
carrying a heavy load that will steal their joy and tell them everything in
their life is wrong. Unfortunately, this idea is often relayed to them by
Christians, who seem to only speak of gloom in their personal lives.
Jesus explains that while He indeed is a yoke that one may
assume, He is far from a heavy burden. His yoke is easy. In fact, He operates
opposite of the traditional yoke. Instead of adding weight, He takes the weight
of our burdens. Instead of restraining us, He strengthens us in times of
trouble and propels us forward. All we have to do is volunteer, and we will
discover Him to be the key to peace.
Let us choose to submit to a yoke that does not confine us
but only serves to keep us closely connected to Christ. When we are near Him,
we can give our burdens to Him, knowing that He will never leave nor forsake
us. With Christ, we may be chained to eternal peace.
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