Daily Bread

1. Only for little children (25-27)

The world-weary, sophisticated, seemingly smart people did not receive Jesus; they did not repent and accept God's forgiveness and blessing. But Jesus' childlike disciples were men of humble hearts. They were teachable. They simply accepted Jesus and God's word. God reveals his truth and his love to such people.

2. Come to me and find rest for your souls (28-30)

Jesus' invitation is for all who are tired in their souls and burdened by guilt and fear and sin. He takes our burdens and gives us his yoke. A yoke enables an ox to use his strength for a good purpose. It enables him to co-work with the farmer and with other oxen. To take Jesus' yoke means to commit oneself to follow Jesus and to obey his word. Only when we obey Jesus from our hearts can we learn of him and find real rest for our souls.


Prayer: Lord, give me your yoke; take away my burden of sin and worldly anxiety and guilt. Enable me to serve you fruitfully.

One Word: Come to Jesus; take his yoke; find rest