Core Truth: Trying to ‘keep the rules’ and follow Christ in our own strength will – literally – wear us out! It is only as we enter into the sweet reality of knowing that because of the His finished work on our behalf at Calvary we are now and forever ‘accepted in the Beloved’ that we can actually start to understand and enjoy the reality that His yoke truly is easy and His burden really is light.
Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30: Come to Me, all of you who are weary and who are carrying heavy burdens (burdened by religious rituals that provide not peace), and I will give you rest [refreshing our souls with salvation]. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me – let Me teach you as MY disciple, because I am gently and humble in heart, and you will find rest (renewal, blessed quiet) for your souls. For My yoke is easy to bear and the burden I give you is light.