“The Lord watches over you—
the Lord is your shade at your right hand…” (Psalm 121:5)
Obeying God means persevering in faithfulness even when we’re struggling. Even when we don’t have much energy. Even when we’re scaling back on our to-do lists. Even when it would seem understandable for us to forget about God to focus on self-preservation.
“Take my yoke upon you,” Jesus said.
He didn’t hide that faith takes work.
But the Lord promises more than a yoke.
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest,” Jesus said, “Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30).
God’s Word reminds us what good work it is we’re called to – following Christ. And this work isn’t aimless or independent. The Savior who teaches us and guides us as we persevere in faithfully following Him promises to give us rest. He is gentle with us. He is humble in heart. He cares for our souls through all He calls us to.
When persevering in faithfulness seems like just one more weight we can’t carry, we can look to Christ. He’ll help us today as He works in us and through us.
What about Christ makes your burden feel lighter?
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