The Yoke and Sabbath

A yoke..and sabbath. Throughout the Hebrew bible and stories of Jesus we see tension between following the law and doing what is compassionate and just. And the story arcs to compassion and justice. Taking sabbath rest is critical. But there are times when it makes more sense to break the rule. And consider the yoke. it makes the work of ploughing or carrying easier. In those days, it was the way to get work done. “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me..For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.’ We help to carry the load for each other. When someone dies; when someone is sick; when someone is struggling. There are many in our world who can’t rest. Our job is to pick up the yoke. Imagine what we can do together.

Matthew 11:28; 12:8
22 September 2024