“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and 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.” Matthew 11:28-30. (NKJV).
“Coach said we need to toughen up. Exercise every day.” Timmy plopped down with a deep sigh.“Sounds like a wise thing.”
“Maybe to you but I have muscles screaming I didn't know I had.”
Grandfather chuckled. “Consistent exercise'll get you in shape. The soreness goes away as you strengthen your core muscles which prevent injury. Keep at it son. Don’t give up.”
As Timmy stood, Grandfather said. “Don’t forget to strengthen your spiritual muscles.”
As Timmy stood, Grandfather said. “Don’t forget to strengthen your spiritual muscles.”
Timmy sat. “The Lord Jesus knows we need to exercise our core spiritual muscles but we don’t unless we get sore and tired from life problems.
“When we exercise our faith and learn about Him, our burdens lighten. But there’s a catch.”
“Knew it. Always a catch.”
“When we exercise our faith and learn about Him, our burdens lighten. But there’s a catch.”
“Knew it. Always a catch.”
Grandfather smiled. “Remember how Mr. Howard gentled his horse?”
“Yes sir. He talked soft, was patient and kind. He put the saddle on real easy."
“That’s how our Lord is with us, son. When we come to Him, He’s gentle and forgiving. We must allow Him to put His yoke on us. He teaches us through His gentleness and kindness how to live and walk and love with His perfect posture. By the way, His yoke fits so we don’t have blisters or sores.”
“Made to order, huh?” He tilted his head. "That's really cool.” He cocked his head. “Why don’t more people do this?” Grandfather smiled.
“Yes sir. He talked soft, was patient and kind. He put the saddle on real easy."
“That’s how our Lord is with us, son. When we come to Him, He’s gentle and forgiving. We must allow Him to put His yoke on us. He teaches us through His gentleness and kindness how to live and walk and love with His perfect posture. By the way, His yoke fits so we don’t have blisters or sores.”
“Made to order, huh?” He tilted his head. "That's really cool.” He cocked his head. “Why don’t more people do this?” Grandfather smiled.
“Nobody’s told them?” He shrugged.
Timmy hopped up. “Well. I think it’s about time I do my part.”
“Where’re you headed?”
“Want to catch the coach before he leaves. Maybe he’ll be interested in these core exercises.”
Grandfather caught the screen door, watched his grandson jog down the steps. “Thank you, Lord,” he whispered.
Kingdom Thinking. My core spiritual muscles need constant exercise. The Lord Jesus promises never to leave me and He loves me. He asks me to come to Him and learn His ways. His yoke is easy and His burden is light. He promises the same to you. Won’t you come?
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