“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.”
To be yoked together with Jesus implies a coupling together with Him. Picture yourself and Jesus in partnership together on every issue or project you are involved in. You are never alone. You always have His strength pulling the weight and you are walking stride for stride with Jesus. That’s quite a picture. That’s quite an invitation.
The Message Bible says: “Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you.”
You are told to take this yoke upon you and learn from Jesus how He walks and carries the load. Jesus is gentle and humble in heart. As you will do this you will become more like Jesus, more gentle and less defensive and prideful. From beginning to end, you will have rest for your soul and find peace for your life.
I take Jesus’ yoke and I learn His ways and protocols. Jesus is my Lord and as I trust Him He gives me rest.
- Reading Plan A: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13
- Reading Plan B: Romans 11
- Reading Plan C: Psalms 139-141; 1 Corinthians 10:1-13
by Tim Davidson
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Word of Faith Church & Outreach Center
Called to the Body of Christ as a pastor and teacher, Tim Davidson pioneered Word of Faith Church in Bismarck in 1980. He served as its Lead Pastor for 35 years and now serves as Founding Pastor. Pastor Tim has pioneered 6 churches in North Dakota and now serves as Regional Director for Rhema Ministerial Association International. Teaching believers foundational truths from God's Word is his passion.
He has authored 3 yearly devotion books that are used both here and overseas to help believers become "rooted and grounded" in their faith.
God is now calling Pastor Tim to share the treasury of wisdom and knowledge God has given to him with other pastors and churches.