I have enjoyed the reading so far. I think I have enjoyed the posts from you all much more. As I read through chapter 3 & 4 I was encouraged by Jesus' words, "My yoke is easy and my burden is light."
When emotions stir in me Jesus reminds me that He has yoked Himself to me and I to Him.
"I will Carry this for you Reid - here give it to me" - Jesus says- or "I am carrying this for you already Reid, don't you see it?"
Therefore, my response to my emotions should be easy and light. "Thank you Jesus- that is way to heavy for me to carry!"
Where my emotions start to get jumbled is when I find myself wrestling the yoke! I am coming to a conclusion and might be there already - that HUMILITY or PRIDE inform my emotions!
"Jesus create in me a clean heart, a humble heart....for your Glory!
When I read the title of your post I felt an immediate urge to click the "what?" reaction (which I did.)
ReplyDeleteI couldn't just click "what?!?" - soooooo..... "Wait! We were just stuck in emotional pride and now were saving lives!.......WHAT!?! - Thanks Reid. Super fun, lively, real post. Made me smile.
"As I read through chapter 3 & 4 I was encouraged by Jesus' words, "My yoke is easy and my burden is light."
ReplyDeleteWhen emotions stir in me Jesus reminds me that He has yoked Himself to me and I to Him."
I didn't grow up on a farm...but the whole yoke image is very powerful. Thanks for re-sharing this! How often do I say/feel "No, I got this..." Ya then it crashes and burns. Thanks Jesus for carrying this for us!
Thanks for sharing!