LIGHT BURDEN
“For my yoke is easy, and my burden light.” – Matthew 11:30
First, you must know that you will always have a yoke, a burden, while
you’re here on earth. Following Jesus doesn’t mean you will be
“yokeless” or “burdenless.”
But the big difference is that Jesus’ yoke is easy and His burden, light.
Take note that there are two meanings of “light.” There’s light,
which is the opposite of darkness; and light, which is the opposite of
heavy. Notice, too, that when you carry something “in the dark,” even if
it seems easy, it will become difficult and heavy. That’s because
you’re blind. You’re directionless. You’re carrying that load without
meaning or purpose.
But when there’s light, there’s direction, meaning and purpose. No
matter how heavy your load is, it will become easy and much more
fulfilling.
When a mother is pregnant, that’s a heavy load. Yet, it seems light
because that baby inside gives “light” to her. When a father works hard
for a living, that’s difficult. But seeing his family happy makes it
light.
You want to make your burden light? Then carry it with Jesus. He makes it light as He lights it up! Alvin Barcelona (apb_ayo@yahoo.com)
Reflection: Invite Jesus to carry your burden with you.
Jesus, I come to You now with my heavy burdens. I humbly ask that You carry them with me. I rest in Your love. Amen.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel, pray for us.
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