The Burden of Light

Jesus said, “Come to me, all you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest…For my yoke is easy to bear and the burden I give you is light.” I can identify with some of Jesus’ hearers–so desperate to live in the light of God’s promises, yet so down trodden by the religious requirements heaped upon them. It is so easy to get trapped living within the religious requirements of our day and miss the JOY of Jesus.

I can identify with those who were burdened to by logistical, physical issues, to find rest in the Savior as well. My life often resembles a rat race–all of us running randomly hoping we get everything done in time, as if a ticking bomb might explode in our faces, if we fail.

Recently, I have begun to study some of the issues related to ADD and how to help/interact with someone who has ADD, because my son Marshall has been diagnosed with it, and I want to parent him appropriately. One of his most prevalent symptoms is having no concept of time. I feel like I am constantly rushing him to get things done, to walk out the door on time, to get into bed on time, and on and on it goes. Unfortunately, my sense of urgency doesn’t always translate to him the way I’d like. Rather, as I rush him, he often becomes more and more frazzled, and will even forget things that are second nature to him. This same result is true of me spiritually, when I get caught up in my schedule.

So last night, when I read these verses about the rest we find in Jesus, I was struck once again, with the incongruity of His statement to my harried life. Most of the actual work I have cannot be left undone. Truly the place I find myself in at this time, requires much activity. But my soul can still find rest in God. My spirit can still dwell within the shadow of the Almighty. What dictates my attitude and behavior? Getting everything done on time, not running behind, or a confident trust in my Savior.

When I live in the light of His promises I receive His “burden of light”. I was looking for something last night in the gloaming stages of the day. As the light waned, it became harder and harder to see anything, much less actually make progress in my quest. My efforts were thwarted by a lack of light. When I run my rat race outside of His “burden of light,” my efforts are thwarted, and my days become even more harried. But, when I live in His light, finding rest for my soul is a natural by product.


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