Lighter Living
Matthew 11:28-30 “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.”
THIS is an often-quoted passage. We will use these words to
help people feel Jesus’ comfort in times of heavy burdens of sorrow or
overwhelming circumstances that weigh them down. Jesus’ teaching loosens the
chains of heavy fatigue, sorrow and worry.
Will these burdens
disappear when we read the Bible, act into Jesus’ words and trust him more? No,
they won’t go away. But life’s burdens become lighter and less intimidating
when Jesus comes along with his “yoke” to help us carry your loads.
Jesus spoke these
words at the end of a long teaching that caused his hearers to rethink God and
their relationship with him. Teaching into a religious system that created its
own burdens, Jesus wanted his disciples then and he wants you now to know that his
teachings are lessons for a “lighter” life. Life’s weights will not disappear,
but they will, instead, become strength giving as we join our heart, mind and
soul with Jesus. Troubles strengthen our faith when you let him lift up your
load. Find Jesus’ peace and rest amid the events and emotions that disturb your
life.
We will have a
lighter life when we remember our ultimate destination is eternal rest with
Jesus. We can be calm and strong as we turn to Jesus in faith, understanding he
is truly Lord of our lives.
LIFE Link: Rejoice in Jesus’ teachings directing you to
eternal rest with him.
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