Anyone with a bad back knows the feeling of relief when someone comes along to help us walk, or carry something. With the burden removed, or with a helping arm or shoulder, "life" becomes possible again...or at least walking without as much pain. This is the relief, both physical and spiritual that Jesus offers when he says, "Come to me all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest." (Mt 11:28). If we yield our worries and "burdens" to him, HIS strength carries them, taking them off our shoulders. He further tells us to take on his yoke, for it is easy and light, and we will find rest, for his "yoke is easy and his burden is light." (Mt 11:30). He is there to be strong for us, knowing our propensity to be fiercely independent and falsely thinking we are able to "do it all myself." Peace of soul comes when Jesus carries us, and we yoke ourselves to him.
Bro. Rene
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