As common as this verse is, I frequently need reminded about what a yoke is, and what this verse is saying.
Yoke - A wooden crosspiece that is fastened over the necks of two animals and attached to the plow or cart that they are to pull.
This verse tells me two things. First, I am not meant to work alone. A yoke is given for TWO animals to SHARE the load. Secondly, the burden is light. If it's getting heavy, I'm either taking on more than I was meant to, or I'm trying to go it alone.
Check out this fact: "Farmers used to yoke the young ox with the old experienced ox to train them. The old ox will take the major load and the young one will be walking along and learning from him."
When I asked Jesus into my life, I became yoked with Him. I am to work alongside Him to spread his love and truth, learning from Him along the way. What a beautiful picture.
"Then Jesus said, "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. 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."-Matthew 11:28-30
