“This is why you are also to be ready, because the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect” (Matthew 24:44).

Meaning of yoke -  A harness used by oxen and other animals to ease the work of hauling a load. It was also meant as a designation of servitude and carrying the burden of a task or mission. The Yoke of Jesus When Jesus said, "Take my yoke upon you" (Matthew 11:29), He meant that we are to submit ourselves to Him every day in every way. 

There are approximately 49 verses in the Bible that refer to the word yoke. 

It’s amazing to me how a simple wooden ox harness could teach a lesson that could save us so much confusion unrest and indecision. To be yoked metaphorically to a like-minded person is a blessing... but to be yoked to a person or thing or vice that pulls us into an undesirable direction can be extremely dangerous. And cause our equilibrium to go into tilt mode. When this word tried to attach itself to my mind I resisted... But as things became heavy I decided to move on with my heart. 

When we strive for peace in our crazy world.. We began to search for what can we do to regain love, harmony, and balance in our unsettled lives. 

And then the word yoke appeared what a strange word? What a strange example for the human mind to understand. To be yoked like an animal.. our freedom removed?? Say what? 

I found that there is such beautiful wisdom in the simplicity of our Superior Trinity’s teachings. But do we truly dig deeper into the words or do we just skim the surface? 

To be yoked brought these words to mind.. together, team, united, joined, support, like-minded,  ONE... 

I can only speak from my experience.  As we travel closer and closer to Jesus we begin to experience His support. We begin to feel united in His thoughts for us. Our problems seem less intense. Our stride and our pace seem to settle into a truly comfortable gait. 

Jesus traveled this road before us just to experience life to understand how life can be a beautiful gift. But it also has its challenges and its difficult moments. He knows from experience when to slow us down.. and He knows when we should pick up our pace. If we allow Him to walk beside us, we can adorn this beautiful invisible harness of His LOVE.  We can be yoked to the Master of everything including our life.  What an amazing place to be. 

Just think He already knows the path we will take even before we get to the crossroad. Letting Him be the captain of our team can help us avoid unnecessary bumps in the road of life...  He is the only ONE ... that never wavers! He is the only one that can make such a commitment. He is the only one that will take on any burden that you may face... I have found that He will not only share and comfort you in times of life’s trials. He will pick you up and carry you when you are too weary to stand.. so where do we find this invisible harness of His LOVE. It’s been with you all along.. It’s time to recognize that He has been carrying you. 

But NOW is the time to walk beside Him. Now Is the time to gain your strength in His name ... NOW Is time that you love Him as much as He loves you... NOW time to feel that beautiful oneness, that completeness, ... He is waiting for you to pick up the pace !!! 

Come on you can do this !!! Now is the time that you can be victorious!!! Because of. Him all things are possible!!  

It’s Him, It’s always Him. 

Deuteronomy 31:8, The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.

Matthew 11:29-30 Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.

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Bible Verses From KJV, Easy  /  Sinners prayer 

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