Scripture

“My yoke is easy to bear, and my burden is light.”

Observation

Jesus denounces the towns where He worked many miracles, but people have not repented of their sins. Places such as Sodom would have repented of their sins, but the people of Caesarea, Chorazin, and Bethsaida did not. Therefore, these people will be judged, and they will not see God’s Kingdom.

Jesus prays, thanking God that He has hidden the way of salvation from those who think they are clever, but revealed it to the humble people.

Jesus invites people to come to Him who are weary or heavily burdened. We should take up His yoke and His burden, for they are easy to bear.

Application

Jesus gives us a way of living for God that is free of the burden of law. Every religion is based on rules and regulations. We must do certain things to please God and avoid other things that make God angry.

The problem with the law is that it tells you what to do and then condemns you when you fail. But the grace of God encourages you to do what is right, empowers you to do it, and forgives you when you fail.

This is the burden of Christ. This is the yoke that is easy to bear.

Prayer

Lord Jesus, I thank you for your for your easy yoke and light burden.You have placed in me a desire to please you because of your love and not from fear. Amen.