I’ve been hanging out in the book of Isaiah over the last week and I’m loving it. I want to share what I’m learning with you.
Isaiah 5:18 says Woe to those who draw sin along with cords of deceit, and wickedness as with cart ropes.
Are you carrying a knapsack full of sin on your back? Is the load getting too heavy to bare? Are you tired of carrying it around, yet you’re not sure what you can possibly do with it? Are you refusing to give those sins up out of fear?
I remember being there. The burden of sin weighed on me so heavily that everyone around me could see the effects, but I wouldn’t let go. It was the last thing I had a hold of. If I let go what would I possibly be in control of? I did let go. Finally.
There is one who promises to take away all our burdens. He promises to take away all our sins and replace it with purpose.
Jesus says to the weary and burdened, “Come to me and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
The day I decided to stop hiding my burdens this song was playing at the beginning of my journey. The words are so true.
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