"Come to me,
all you who are
weary and burdened,
and I will give you rest.
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.
For my yoke is easy
and my burden is light."
(Matthew 11:28-30)
We can find true rest and peace in Jesus, especially when we are overwhelmed by life's challenges. Jesus shares our burdens, symbolized by the yoke. We do not have to carry our burdens alone; we can rely on Jesus for strength and support. His yoke is easy, and His burden is light, meaning that He helps us bear our struggles in a way that is manageable.
Jesus is gentle and humble in heart. We can approach Him with confidence, knowing that He is compassionate and understanding. He also serves as our model on how we should treat others—with gentleness and humility. By learning from Jesus, we can find guidance and wisdom for our lives. Let us seek rest in Jesus, practice gentleness and humility, rely on His support, and commit to learning from His example.
Come to me, all weary and worn,
With burdens heavy, hearts forlorn.
I offer rest, a gentle peace,
In my embrace, your troubles cease.
Take my yoke, and learn from me,
For I am gentle, humble, free.
In my heart, you'll find your rest,
A sanctuary, truly blessed.
For my yoke is easy, my burden light,
In my love, you'll find your might.
Rest for your souls, a calm so deep,
In my care, your spirit keep.
Come to me, and find your way,
In my presence, night turns to day.
With every step, in faith, you'll see,
The peace and rest I give to thee.
Lord Jesus,
We come to You, weary and burdened, Seeking the rest that only You can provide. Take our burdens, and grant us Your peace, For You are gentle and humble in heart.
Teach us to learn from You, to walk in Your ways and follow Your example. May we find rest for our souls in Your presence, And strength in Your love and grace.
Help us to trust in Your easy yoke, and to rely on Your light burden. Guide us each day and fill our hearts with Your peace.
Amen.
Pericope:
IV: Opposition from Israel
THE GENTLE MASTERY OF CHRIST
Matthew 11:28-30
Gospel Acclamation
Behold, the Lord comes to save his people; blessed are those prepared to meet him.
Gospel | Matthew 11:28-30
28 Jesus said to the crowds: “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden light.”
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