Introduction

"... For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."

Sometimes we doubt the Lord a little when we read these words... the Christian life doesn't always seem so easy, and burdens are rarely ever light. Perhaps it is that we misunderstand Jesus' meaning.

This concept is maligned in our 'do your own thing' society, but Jesus isn't just locking us into some random servitude. His yoke is for two... we plow alongside Him. I'm told the word for 'easy' is translated in other places as "kind". It is kindly designed to perfectly fit our abilities and talents. The only time it chafes is when we pull in a different direction, away from the Master.

If my burden seems too heavy, it bears close examination... how much of it did Jesus put on my shoulders, and how much did I add myself? He knows better than anyone how much I can carry. Is He to blame if I load up things that are not my business?

The more I learn of Him, the better I'll understand His absolute justice, His unfailing care, His unchanging holiness... and find rest to my soul.