The path to true rest and peace is Christ Jesus. When burdens are heavy and the circumstances of life become overwhelming, we know that we can rest in Jesus. We know that we do not walk alone.
Matthew 11:28-30
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. [NKJV]
We quote these famous verses so easily, but have we stopped to examine what our Lord is really saying? What is this yoke that He calls us to take?
Luke 9:23
Then He said to them all, If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me. [NKJV]
The only way to find the relief that we so desperately seek is to take up Christ's yoke ... the cross. Deny the self and live only for the Lord. Obey His voice, and not the voice of the world. The Law that Jesus has fulfilled is not a heavy burden for those who walk according to the Spirit.
Be encouraged, Jose
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