LIVING FOR AN AUDIENCE OF ONE
Matthew 11:25-30
Truth: Jesus reveals Himself to the humble. Jesus invites all who labor and are heavy laden to Him for rest. Jesus says the yoke is easy and the burden light. Who are you living for?
I. JESUS REVEALS HIMSELF TO THE HUMBLE
- God always resist the intellectually and spiritually proud. Matt 11:25-26; James 4:7;1 Peter 5:5
- God through Christ reveals Himself to the child like humble and honest. Matt 11:27; Matt 16:17; James 4:7-10
II. JESUS INVITES ALL WHO LABOR AND ARE HEAVY LADEN TO REST IN HIM
- Jesus says come to Him and receive rest. Matt 11:28; Psa 34:18, Rom 10:13; Titus 3:5-7. Rom 5:1
- Jesus says take my yoke and find a deeper rest of surrender and obedience. When we submit to Christ, we are yoked to Him. This is talking about discipleship Matt 11:29; Luke 9:23; Phil 4:6-8
- Jesus says learn of Me. The more we learn about Jesus the more we can know Him and His peace. Isa 26:3; 2 Tim 2:15
III. JESUS SAYS THE YOKE IS EASY, THE BURDEN IS LIGHT
- The word “easy” means “well-fitting”; He has just the yoke that is tailor-made for our lives and needs. Matt 11:30; 1 Cor 15:10
- The burden of doing His will is not a heavy one. 1 John 5:3
WHO ARE YOU LIVING FOR?
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