JESUS IS THE ANSWER

“Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.”

Galatians 6:2 KJV

The Bible makes it very clear that we are to bear one another’s burdens.  All of us need hugs and encouragement.  However, we must never forget that Jesus is the answer to all of our heartaches and all of our problems.  Jesus Himself has told us to come unto Him and He will give us rest.

We read in the Bible.  “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.  Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.  For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light” (Matthew 11:28-30).

The yoke that Jesus gives us is not a heavy yoke like oxen wear.  One of the definitions for yoke in Webster’s Dictionary is “a clamp or similar piece that embraces two parts to hold or unite them in position”.  When we are saved, the blood of our Saviour unites us to Him and it holds us close to Him for all eternity.

The burden of Jesus is not a like a burden we bear in this life.  It is freedom from the darkness of this world.  “Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life” (John 8:12).  Thank God for Jesus Who is our Light.

Heavenly Father, we praise You and thank You for Jesus Who is not only the Light of the world but also the Light of our heart.  Jesus, thank You for being our Light in the darkness and also in our heart.  We love You, dear Jesus and we appreciate all You have done for us.  In Jesus’ Name, I pray.  Amen.

Joanne Lowe

November 2, 2015