Take His yoke instead!

We all have burdens that we carry. Some burdens are so heavy that they tend to overwhelm and weaken whoever is carrying them. Our Lord Jesus understands that, so in Matthew 11: 28-30,  He said this: “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” He instructs us to take His yoke upon us instead of whatever we are currently carrying. His yoke is saving, healing and restoring mankind to fellowship with the Father. In other words, when we put aside our issues and instead help others get connected with God, that is where we begin to experience rest for our souls. Something happens when we become selfless like Jesus. Most people are selfish and are only interested in what they could get from others. However, when we take on Jesus’ yoke, and begin to minister to others, even when we are experiencing issues of our own, we will see how God will set others free through our sacrifice of service, and in the process, God will give us the peace that passes understanding. We will begin to experience rest from our issues and challenges. The joy of the Lord will well up within us as we see others helped and delivered through our actions and prayers. Take His yoke upon you. Learn from Him, and watch how divine rest, peace and joy will fill your soul.

Ultimately, it’s up to us!

I’ve come to realize that most people subconsciously refuse to accept responsibility for their decisions and actions. They will not confront their bad habits and issues and instead, spend most of their life looking for who they could blame for their problems. Because of this, they go thought life experiencing repeated cycles of failure and frustration.  Pastor Mike said this: “You will never correct what you are unwilling to confront. Resist the urge to justify yourself. Truth is temporarily painful, but it is permanently liberating. Change today. Start moving towards the dreams and goals of your life.” David understood that so he prayed to God to expose anything wicked hidden in his heart. Ultimately, it’s our responsibility to get serious with our future and stop tolerating the bad habits and tendencies that are thwarting our blessed future. Selah!

Psalm 139:23-24 “Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.”