The Answer to Our Burdens

Life is full of expectations isn’t it? You get up in the morning and there are certain home responsibilities that have to be met. Children to feed, clothe, educate, load up in the car and get to those appointments… Makes a person tired just thinking about it. 

You work with people who have different values than you do – and it can be a challenge just to keep your sanity – much less keep a healthy relationship with God. What does a person do?

Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke fits perfectly, and the burden I give you is light.”

Hmm. We think of Jesus as another burden. Yet, he describes himself as the answer to our burdens. I wonder who is right?