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Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Matthew 11:29
If the yoke for oxen is meant, it was a yoke for two: it passed across the shoulders of two animals, and they bore the yoke together, and so the yoke was easier and lighter for each. Jesus is bearing a yoke. His is a yoke for two. He would have us take the vacant place beside Him, and share with Him.
So, what is Jesus's yoke or burden? We all know, but here's the answer from the scriptures:
For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost. Luke 19:10
So, how can we bear this burden with Jesus Christ?
If the yoke for oxen is meant, it was a yoke for two: it passed across the shoulders of two animals, and they bore the yoke together, and so the yoke was easier and lighter for each. Jesus is bearing a yoke. His is a yoke for two. He would have us take the vacant place beside Him, and share with Him.
So, what is Jesus's yoke or burden? We all know, but here's the answer from the scriptures:
For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost. Luke 19:10
So, how can we bear this burden with Jesus Christ?
* By praying for the lost soul
* By loving them
* By living in a Christ-like manner
* By preaching the Gospel of God
And today's scripture assures us that this yoke is not a heavy burden but gentle and easy to bear. As opposed to the feared "added work load" it promises to bring us rest.
Shall we try?
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So, how did you enjoy your coffee with Jesus? Care to share?