Yoked to Christ: He Will Carry Your Load

Life is crazy. I can't emphasize that enough; each and every day I feel pulled in every direction, spread thinly over all of my responsibilities and activities. Some days it's an achievement when I simply 'get through' the day, hardly enjoying the journey as I simply try to keep my head above water. However, there is One who knows exactly what I'm going through--He knows how to make my burdens light. Jesus Christ invites us,"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).

A yoke is a beam carved from a single piece of wood that is fitted to oxen's shoulders and it's used to harness a pair of animals (oxen) so that they can drag a load as efficiently as possible. Christ wants us to be yoked to Him so that we can help do His work with Him. As we 'follow him,' Christ helps carry our burdens, so that we're "not pulling life's load alone," rather Christ, who knows best how to make our lives happier, pulls us along with Him.

I know that if I 'come follow Him' and make Christ the center of my life--by attending the temple prayerfully, falling to my knees often, studying the Word of God, preparing myself spiritually for a mission, and giving Christ-like service whenever I can--I will be happier and my burdens will be made lighter (or I will be made stronger, through Christ, to be more able to carry my load).