It is a mistake for the believer to attempt to bear life's burdens alone in a single collar. It has never been God's intent for us to bear our burdens alone. That is why He has a yoke for us. A yoke is designed for two. And the Lord gives us the invitation to let Him be one of the two in the yoke. When we step into the yoke of Jesus we will find rest from our burdens.
Ask the students - What does this mean - For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light?
Is it always good to be working very hard?
Where can you get help when you just can't get your work done on time?
What does the Bible say?
Describe the joy and personal reward of faith
Challenge students to serve others in humility this week
Prayer
activity:
Bring drawig of a yoke
discussion:
Are you tired and weary today? Have life's burdens and trials weighted you down, and you just need some relief? We all get that way sometimes.
It may be that we have taken on too much responsibility or too many jobs. Some of us are so eager to help others that we volunteer for this
and that and soon find ourselves with more to do than we can do without reaching the point of being stressed out. Sometimes it seems we can not
prayer:
comments:
Psalm 49:3 My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.