For My yoke is easy and My burden is light. (Matthew 11:30, NKJV)
If we seek rest from the heavy burden and bondage of sin, we will find rest in the Savior when we surrender ourselves to His yoke of obedient service. The rule of His authority over us restrains our feet from sin and directs us in paths of righteousness. We gladly learn His word and obey it from the heart (Matt. 11:28-29). Make no mistake, every disciple of Jesus wears a yoke. Christ’s rule over us is gently pleasant (“easy”), without the burdensome grief of sin’s weight (“light”). Christians express their love of God by obeying Jesus: “For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome” (1 Jno. 5:3). The way of the transgressor is hard, filled with pitfalls and dangers. The way of the Savior is easy and light, gently leading us to our heavenly home.
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