Yoke…

 

Yoke….

 Come to me, all 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.”

Matt.11.28-30

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URwYQXGgnHU

Yesterday, while in Lava Hot Springs, after all but me went rafting down a canal, some of us wandered through the local history museum…it was crammed, packed with so many historical items and information….really interesting…

One item was a old yoke…heavy, wooden, used, weathered…

It brought to mind the verses from Matthew…but, also as I am finishing Philippians, Paul has taken Jesus’ words to heart…he gave his burdens to Jesus….and his peace in whatever came, came from letting Jesus from Jesus’ rest….

 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. 

Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. 

The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 

And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. 

What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you. 

Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. 

I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. 

I can do all things through him who strengthens me. 

And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. 

To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.

Phil.4.4-9, Phil.4.11-13, Phil.4.19-20

Such a good lesson…we don’t need to carry the heavy yoke…

Thank YOU….

Lay down your burdens…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2zhf2mqEMI