“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28–30, NKJV)

Probably no purer or more comforting words have ever been spoken. Countless times I have personally meditated on them, and they have brought me much comfort, peace and joy. The Lord knows us. He knows our works and words and the thoughts of our hearts. He sees when we are weary and burdened with life’s troubles. He understands. He does not come to condemn but to call us to repentance. He knows that there is no rest for the wicked, but there is eternal rest for everyone who comes to Him. And anyone who comes to Him He will by no means cast out.

Are you struggling? Are you straining beneath a load that is too much for you to carry? He is gentle and humble in heart, and He will give you rest. Moreover, as a carpenter, He will make a yoke for you that is comfortable and easy to pull. He will yoke you to Himself, like one ox to another, and He will help you carry your load and plow your field. His commandments are not burdensome, but they will save you from harm and regret.

Will you come to Him today and lay everything at His feet? Will you take His yoke upon you and learn from Him? Will you forsake your sins and accept His will? Perfect peace and complete rest are found in Jesus alone.