Matthew 11:28-30 (ESV)
Come to me, all who labor (2872) and are heavy laden (5412), and I will give you rest. Take my yoke (2218) upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly (5011) in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. [30] For my yoke (2218) is easy, and my burden is light."
- 2218 – to join, a coupling, servitude, (law or obligation)
- 2872 - to feel fatigue, by impl. work hard, labor, toil, be weary
- 5011 – humiliated in circumstances or disposition, base, case down, humble or low degree
- 5412 – to load up, fig. To overburden with ceremony, or spiritual anxiety
Jesus has invited all that labor and are heavy-laden, to come unto him. In some senses all are so. Jesus invites all to come to him for rest to their souls. Whoever will, let him come. All who thus come will receive rest as Christ's gift, and obtain peace and comfort in their hearts. But in coming to him they must take his yoke, and submit to his authority. They must learn of him all things, as to their comfort and obedience. He accepts the willing servant, however imperfect the services. Here we may find rest for our souls. There is no need to fear his yoke. His commandments are holy, just, and good. It requires self-denial, and exposes to difficulties, but this is abundantly repaid, even in this world, by inward peace and joy. It is a yoke that is lined with love. So powerful are the assistances he gives us, so suitable the encouragements, and so strong the consolations to be found in the way of duty, that we may truly say, it is a yoke of pleasantness. The way of duty is the way of rest. The truths Jesus teaches are such as we may venture our souls upon. Such is the Redeemer's mercy; and why should the laboring and burdened sinner seek for rest from any other quarter? Let us come to him daily, for deliverance from wrath and guilt, from sin and Satan, from all our cares, fears, and sorrows. But forced obedience is a heavy burden. We come to Jesus to find rest for your souls.
Regards,
John Jenkins
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