In Bible times, a yoke was a wooden frame by which two oxen were joined at the neck in order to have more strength, and work together. Jesus declared that those who were burdened should take His yoke upon them, meaning He offers to come close and help carry our burdens. As we look to Jesus for help in carrying our burdens, we discover His true heart, which is gentle and humble, not harsh or arrogant. God is awesome, and when He is doing a work in our lives, He has the ability to take burdens that seem so harsh, and pressing and turn them into useful, good, tools that produce spiritual transformation in our lives. It is always God’s will for us to arrive at a peaceful place in our spirit, to find relief, refreshment, and quiet- no matter what the circumstance may be. He has the desire and ability to lighten any burden we carry. Today, why not let Him help you carry the burden that weighs you down? He wants to help you!

“Take My yoke upon you and learn of Me, for I am gentle [meek] and humble[lowly] in heart, and you will find rest [relief and ease and refreshment and recreation and blessed quiet] for your souls. For My yoke is wholesome [useful, good- not harsh, hard, sharp, or pressing, but comfortable, gracious, and pleasant], and My burden is light and easy to be borne” (Matthew 11:29-30).