Renovation Church

A yoke is a work instrument. Thus when Jesus offers a yoke He offers what we might think tired worked need least. They need a mattress or a vacation, not a yoke.

But Jesus realizes that the most restful gift He can give the tired is a new way to carry life, a fresh way to bear responsibilities…

Realism sees that life is a succession of burdens; we cannot get away from them; so instead of offering an escape, Jesus offers equipment. - Frederick Dale Brunner

In this truth lies the secret of the easy yoke: the secret involves living as Jesus lived in the entirety of His life – adopting His overall life-style. Our mistake is to think that following Jesus consists in loving our enemies, going the “second mile,” turning the other cheek, suffering patiently and hopefully – while living the rest of our lives just as everyone else around us does…it’s a strategy bound to fail.
– Dallas Willard

If you want to experience the life of Jesus, you have to adopt the lifestyle of Jesus. – John Mark Comer

Are you willing to change your life so that you can live the life Jesus wants for you to live?