“A Burden Worth Carrying”

Monday, September 17, 2018

What is Jesus referring to in Matthew 11 when He says, "My yoke is easy; My burden is light"?

Sincerely,
Weight Lifter

Dear Weight Lifter,

A yoke is a type of harness that is placed on oxen, so they can pull a cart or plow.  In this circumstance, Jesus is using a yoke to explain that everyone has a burden to carry.  Whatever you let guide your life, it becomes your master (i.e. money, family, pride, lusts, etc.), and you have to work to feed its will (Matt 6:24).  Jesus says that if we will follow Him, learn from Him, and obey His commands, our burden will be much lighter than if we live worldly lives.  He is a kind and gentle Master that will give us rest for our souls. (Matt 11:28-30).

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