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Jesus came proclaiming, “The Spirit of the Lord [is] upon Me, because [God] has anointed Me …………….. to send forth as delivered those who are oppressed [who are downtrodden, bruised, crushed, and broken down by calamity],..” Luke 4.18

Israelites were no strangers to burdens and yokes that weighed them down. Often God came to their rescue when they cried out for relief, but their obstinate ways of turning to other gods brought more trouble upon their neck. So God made a promise through Isaiah of a day that will come when the yoke of burden shall be permanently lifted off their back.

Isaiah 10.27 reads, “..it shall come to pass in that day, that his burden shall be taken away from off thy shoulder, and his yoke from off thy neck, and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing. (KJV)

The Israelites were bound by strict Laws concerning every aspect of their life. And in addition to the various oppressors, including the Romans, they were further burdened by their own religious leaders (Pharisees) Luke 11.46 The people were weary of trying to please God, under the law. Jesus compassionately calls out to such people to come to him and find rest for their souls. He urges them to come and exchange their yoke for his light one. Matt 11.28-30 The yoke is a symbol of partnership – whether in marriage or in business. 2 Cor 6.14 Jesus invites us to a partnership with Him where He supplies the capital and we get the profit!

Lend not your shoulder to any yokes.

My Yoke is Easy