"Come to me all who are weary", Matthew 11:28-30

it's a simple message. Not too complicated. Easy to understand. Speaking straight to the heart.

Jesus wants those who are weary and burdened to come to him. We don't quite identify with the term yoke these days. it was something that was placed on the back or head of an animal to help pull a heavy load. it was for bearing weight. Probably the closest thing we can identify with today is a backpack.

You know when you come home from school and you throw that backpack into a corner of the room? Your shoulders are tired and you want that weight off your back. That's what Jesus is talking about here. We all carry burdens. things that weigh us down. Maybe today you find yourself worn out and burdened. Perhaps things in the family are rough. Maybe school work is getting overwhelming. Sports and other activities are keeping you way too busy, always on the go. There is no time for rest.

Jesus says 'Come to Me'. His backpack is easy, his burden is light.

There is something about the way of Jesus that isn't as burdensome as the way of the world. it's definitely not easier. it's definitely not without trouble. But for some reason, it is lighter. things become bareable when you let Jesus help carry the load.

Jesus says Learn from me. As we learn to 'walk it out' in his way, we will see this truth come alive. His Yoke is easy. His burden is light.

In Jesus you find rest for your weary soul. Slow down and consider the way you are walking in. Listen as Jesus speaks these simple words, "Come to me"