A Restful Walk
Matthew
11:28-30 contains a beautiful description of the purpose and pace of
the Spirit-filled walk. Jesus invites you to a restful walk in tandem
with Him, just as two oxen walk together under the same yoke. "How can
a yoke be restful?" you ask. Because Jesus' yoke is an easy yoke. As
the lead ox, Jesus walks at a steady pace. If you pace yourself with
Him, your burden will be easy. But if you take a passive approach to
the relationship, you'll be painfully dragged along in the yoke because
Jesus keeps walking. Or if you try to race ahead or turn off in another
direction, the yoke will chafe your neck and your life will be
uncomfortable. The key to a restful yoke-relationship with Jesus is to
learn from Him and open yourself to His gentleness and humility.
11:28-30 contains a beautiful description of the purpose and pace of
the Spirit-filled walk. Jesus invites you to a restful walk in tandem
with Him, just as two oxen walk together under the same yoke. "How can
a yoke be restful?" you ask. Because Jesus' yoke is an easy yoke. As
the lead ox, Jesus walks at a steady pace. If you pace yourself with
Him, your burden will be easy. But if you take a passive approach to
the relationship, you'll be painfully dragged along in the yoke because
Jesus keeps walking. Or if you try to race ahead or turn off in another
direction, the yoke will chafe your neck and your life will be
uncomfortable. The key to a restful yoke-relationship with Jesus is to
learn from Him and open yourself to His gentleness and humility.
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