Matthew 11:28-30
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 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. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.
It seems the more labor-saving devices that are created, the more weary people become. About anywhere you go these days, you will hear people complain about how tired and exhausted they are. In my growing up years, people had to do far more physical labor than we are called upon to perform today.
Wood had to be cut, chopped, and stacked to provide warmth and heat for cooking. Most of the meals were prepared in the kitchen rather than being purchased at the local super market.
The average work week was at least 48 hours . . . and much of the time it consisted of what today we would consider hard labor. Many people lacked a car so it was not uncommon to walk several miles to work, school, church, or to visit friends. However, complaints about weariness were few.
Be that as it may, we are still faced with bodies that are weary and worn. Facing the reality of weariness, Jesus gives the answer in today’s Scripture. He calls us to come to Him and take His yoke upon us. It may seem a paradox, but in reality, when we take on His yoke, He is the one that bears the burden. Try Him!
May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!
– – – Pastor Cecil