“Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. 29. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and YOU WILL FIND REST FOR YOUR SOULS. 30. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”
Matthew 11:28-30
In one statement, Jesus Christ summarizes the secret of stress management. If we follow these guidelines our stress will go down, our satisfaction will go up, and our life’s overload will be lightened.
How to lighten your load…
We must turn to Jesus.
Matthew 11: 28…
“He gives power to those who are tired and worn out; He offers strength to the weak…those who wait on the Lord will find new strength.” Isaiah 40: 29, 31 (NLT)
Matthew 6:6 (Message)
We must give up total control.
Matthew 11: 29
Matthew 11: 30
“Pile your troubles on God’s shoulders – He’ll carry your load and help you out.”
Ps. 55: 22 (Message)
When I’m “yoked” with Christ, we move together in the same direction and at the same pace.
“Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Gal. 5: 25 (NIV)
“Our lives get in step with God by letting Him set the pace.” Romans 3:23 (Message)
We must learn to trust in His modeled life.
Matthew 11: 29
“Since the Lord is directing our steps, why try to understand everything that happens along the way.” Proverbs 20: 24
“When I am ready to give up, He knows what I should do.” Ps. 142: 3 (GN)
What can we learn from Christ? Gentle & Humility
Two causes of overload in our lives: Aggression & Arrogance
Antidote – We all need a savior…King Jesus. “I only do what the Father says to do, say what He tells me to say, go where He leads, think the way He wants, and stay where He wants me to stay.” Obedience!
