My Yoke Is Easy

Matthew 11:28 is a verse most Catholics are familiar with. They may give you a blank look when you quote the numbers, but once prompted with, "Come to me, you who...", most people will be able to complete it, "... are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest."
Jesus goes on to call us to follow Him, for He is gentle and humble of heart, His yoke is easy and His burden light.

Such comfort this verse brings. Think most of us would like to be assured that we can always run to Jesus when life gets too tiring and difficult. I was just reflecting on this verse last night, and I recall how frequently I moan lately about the weight of the cross God has put on my back. How heavy it is, how tiring it is to do the work of ministry sometimes. Honestly there are times I feel like running away from it all... from the cross of leadership.

But His words reach me.. "My yoke is easy, my burden light."
I don't have to carry my weight alone, Jesus will shoulder it with me. If it's heavy perhaps it's because I am relying on my own strength, or carrying extra loads of my own making.
Next time I feel burdened I just need to remember... His yoke is easy, His burden light... and go running back to my friend Jesus.