If you had to describe this picture what would be the title? Seemingly, what is the little boy’s task?
Did you know that in most instances, the word ‘yoke’ is used in a negative terminology? Yet, our Lord and Savior used it to describe His personality in the following scripture reference:
The scripture “my yoke is easy, and my burden is light” is found in Matthew 11:30, where Jesus invites weary people to find rest by taking His yoke and learning from His gentle heart. In other words, God does not allow any situation to get on his last nerve. God promises spiritual refreshment, contrasting His light, well-fitting way with the heavy burdens of religious and political rule (way of life).
I blogged on this subject a little in last week’s blog entitled “God’s Mode Of Operation — Eternal Tranquility. (Since ‘tranquil’ means only being in a serene frame of mind for a short period of time, the secret of prolonging that frame of mind is to become “YOKED” with God.)
YES! Become yoked with God. Learn of God! Walk closely with God! Wear your Yoke proudly under any and all circumstances! And especially during this Yuletide Season(*), let Mary, the pregnant virgin girl and blessed mother of the Christ Child be your example.
Did you know that many traditions see their local church or the collective Church (the People of God) as a representation or foretaste of the heavenly New Jerusalem described in Revelation, symbolizing God’s dwelling with His people, a spiritual reality that finds fulfillment in the ultimate heavenly eternal city. It’s a concept with varying interpretations, ranging from a symbolic people (the saints) to a future physical place where all redeemed people reside. Wear your yoke proudly and walk in sync (together) with the Heavenly Father. God will not lead you astray.
(NOTES:) (*) Christmas
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