UNEQUALLY YOKED? Take My yoke upon your shoulders. Matthew 11:29 A yoke is a strong wooden beam with curved wooden circles that fit over the necks of two oxen so they will pull a plow in the same direction. We are yoked with Jesus, willingly or unwillingly. When we refuse to accept Jesus as Lord of our lives, we decide that we will go in a different direction than that which Jesus knows is best for our lives and His kingdom. When we decide to walk where Jesus walks, our necks no longer hurt. We no longer pull against Jesus; instead, we let it be done to us (Lk 1:38) as He shoulders our load, doing most of the work Himself. In addition, Jesus is gentle (Mt 11:29) and considerate. He gives us rest (Mt 11:29). He leads us beside restful waters and makes us lie down (Ps 23:2-3). He will take us to Calvary and pull us through the cross to risen life. When we pull with Jesus, we are working for Him, and His justice compels Him to be sure that we are nourished and sustained well (cf 1 Tm 5:18; 1 Cor 9:7-10). When we are bound to Jesus yoke, we may seem like slaves in the eyes of the world. However, a slave yoked to Jesus is truly free (Jn 8:36). His yoke is easy (Mt 11:30). Submit your necks to the yoke of Jesus (see Jer 27:12). Accept Jesus as Lord of your life. Jesus, beginning today, Ill stick my neck out for You every day of the rest of my life. I am all Yours. Do with me whatever pleases You. Amen. Good morning.
Posted on: Thu, 17 Jul 2014 06:14:41 +0000
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