Why Do It Alone?

Good Morning!! Bible scholars tell us that the Greek translation of the word "easy" in today's verse, could also be understood to mean "well-fitting". When a carpenter fashioned a yoke for an ox, the animal was brought in several times to be fitted. Having worked as a carpenter, Jesus surely knew what was involved in making a yoke "easy" or well-fitting.

"My yoke is easy, and my burden is light."—Matthew 11:30 (NRSV)

As a yoke for an animal may need to be adjusted, from time to time, so it is with us,...our understanding changes, and our load in life changes. Each Christian's life with Jesus is tailor-made,...He knows our strengths and weaknesses. He works with us, in faith,...so that what we do in life is not simply a burden but an opportunity for something positive and meaningful to happen.

To take Jesus' yoke, means to walk through life with Him.

Dear Lord, we are yoked to You. Help us to follow where You lead, and allow us to be both reformed and transformed through this relationship. Amen.

" Letting go of earthly possessions, enables us to take hold of heavenly treasures."