https://odb.org/MY/2023/01/03/rescue-mission-2
A sheep that was lost and yet still alive after possibly wandering alone for at least 5 years was found to be weighed down with nearly 35 kg of filthy and matted wool. When we picture the scene, we see how it must have been so difficult for the sheep to move about with its layers of dirty, unsightly, heavy, and thick fur. It is fortunate that sheeps are not carnivorous, needing to hunt down other animals for food. If so, it would have died from starvation long ago.
But imagine ourselves like the poor sheep. Moving around quietly but bogged down by our own heavy baggage, our emotional and mental burdens. I’m sure if we are in that situation, our face is not a picture of joy and radiance. Instead, it is more likely to be an unsmiling, painful, even dreadful face, full of pain and sorrow. Or if we are good at camouflage, perhaps our face is just a picture of indifference as though nothing in this world bothers us.
The Lord is saying to us today that if we be like David lamenting for the Lord to come and save us as we wait for Him, He will indeed come and take away all those burdens and replace it with His yoke that is light. Jesus said exactly that in Matthew 11:28-30. “Come to me all who labour and are heavy laden, I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
Is it fair for Jesus to carry our burdens for us? Most likely, our own doing? No, it’s not fair. Yet Christ is willing like He was when He died on the cross, crucified for us. Was it fair to Him when He was sinless and yet took the burden of the sins of mankind on His shoulders? He was beaten, and His flesh ripped for our transgressions. No, it was not fair, but He did it anyway. Because He loved and cared for us and had compassion for humankind. He is our Lord and Saviour, exactly as said by David in Psalm 38:22.
You are my Lord and my Saviour, and I bow down to worship You and praise Your Name for You deserve all glory and honour and all power! Amen!
Ronnie's Thoughts 