Playing in the surf. Porto Covo, Portugal by Alvesgaspar

Good morning, beloved of God,

As we continue breathing in the truth of Scripture, may we turn to Him first, as we discovered in my second post yesterday, God’s heart is toward those who turn toward Him first. Let’s look further into His Word at this truth as we now turn to the New Testament.

Gentle: mildness of disposition, gentleness of spirit, meekness

Matthew 11:²⁹ Take My yoke upon you and learn of Me, for I am gentle (meek) and humble (lowly) in heart, and you will find rest (relief and ease and refreshment and recreation and blessed quiet) for your souls.  A well known set of verses, I’m sure to you, and this picture probably isn’t necessary but I’ll include it anyway..

Yoked oxen at Old World Wisconsin. They finally got them yoked up to work. by Anna from Eagle, WI, USA

David Guzik on the blb.org:

i. When training a new animal (such as an ox) to plow, ancient farmers would often yoke it to an older, stronger, more experienced animal who would bear the burden and guide the young animal through his learning.

ii. If your yoke is hard and your burden is heavy, then it isn’tHis yoke or burden, and you aren’t letting Him bear it with you. Jesus said it plainly: My yoke is easy and My burden is light.

1Peter 3: ⁴ But let it be the inward adorning and beauty of the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible and unfading charm of a gentle and peaceful spirit, which [is not anxious or wrought up, but] is very precious in the sight of God. Lord, let it be said of us. Let it be said of us. Please, dear God.

Gentle

Image of the sudamerican deer Mazama gouazoubira by Leonardo C. Fleck (leonardofleck@yahoo.com.br)

peaceful spirit

Sunset over Lake Phalen, Keller-Phalen Regional Park, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA by McGhiever

that is not anxious or wrought up…

A quiet brook on a warm summer day in Orange, Connecticut, USA. by Chris Currivan

Let us not rely on ourselves for strength or courage but continue to look to the one who can give us all we need. 🙂

I’m going to need to pause and get everyone going for VBS today. 🙂 Last day. Pray on, beloved. Pray on.

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