Jesus said his yoke is easy. He shared these words with his disciples 2,000+ years ago. They knew exactly what he meant because a yoke was regularly used by many of them. But as time has gone on, yokes aren’t exactly an everyday household item. Sometimes we need to do a little study on what Jesus’ intended meaning was, so we can enjoy his life-giving words.
Animals that worked side by side were linked with a wooden yoke. This yoke was laid across their necks and kept them together. When two animals were linked like this, they were capable of doing much more than what either could do alone. Furthermore, often a weaker or younger animal was linked to a stronger one. This allowed the stronger one to lead the younger and bear more of the weight.
“My yoke is easy” (Matthew 11:30, ESV).
Do you feel the weight of responsibility driving you down? When Jesus tells you that his yoke is easy, he is inviting you to enjoy his strength and leadership. While he is calling you to service and work, he will bear the majority of the weight. You only have to walk alongside him.
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