Hosanna!

Carrying the Yoke

Matthew 11:28-29 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.

Before when I read this verse I was puzzled why would Jesus ask us to carry a load when we’re already tired, why not just go to Him and not carry anything at all—-wouldn’t that be easier? Jesus tells us He will give us rest then He tells us to TAKE HIS YOKE? It sounds a bit ironic at first…

The things about a yoke used for plowing is it is share by two bulls/ox as to share the load of work. God doesn’t always take away our problems in life, but He does promise to be there with us all the way carrying part of the burden, but not always the entire burden. If God never let us carry anything we would remain weak and unable to carry greater things. You see, it is for our own growth that we must carry a load, but the beauty is we never carry it alone.

Deuteronomy 22:10 Do not with an ox and donkey yoked together.

The ox and donkey are not of equal strength. To yoke them together is to to waste the strength of the ox and to wear out the donkey. When Jesus commanded that we take His yoke He also said to LEARN FROM HIM. As we walk through life Jesus will be there to guide us on how to go about, but we must be willing to learn it HIS WAY… not out way. Don’t try to force your way, be humble enough to learn from Jesus.

Just because you have problems doesn’t mean you can’t have peace. Go to Jesus, learn from Him and let Him walk with you throughout your life :)

Anonymous asked: Hey do you know any good verses for really bad days? So far my week has been crap and i'm starting to feel like i should shut up and just give up.

Hey Anon! Don’t give up okay? Every dark cloud has a silver lining, and in every moment we feel crappy, God still loves us despite it all.

Isaiah 41:10 fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Zephaniah 3:17 The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.

2 Corinthians 4:16-18  So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison,  as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.”

Deuteronomy 31:8 It is the LORD who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.”

Psalm 55:22  Cast your burden on the LORD, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.

Psalm 20:1 May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble, May the name of the God of Jacob defend you

Isaiah 40:31 But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. they shall mount on the wings of eagles; they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.

If there’s any specific thing I can pray for i’m just a PM away alright?GOD bless you :)