Matthew 11:25-30 25 At that time Jesus said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. 26 Yes, Father, for this is what you were pleased to do. 27 “All things have been committed to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. 28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 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. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” “I don't deserve a soul, yet I still have one. I know because it hurts.” Douglas Coupland Prerequisite to an easy yoke: childlike v. 25-27 The Invitation to finding rest: to Jesus. v. 28 Our needed response: Give up . v. 29-30 Jesus never promised an easy life, He did promise an easy yoke. Pile your trouble on God's shoulders- He'll carry your load; He'll help you out. Psalm 55:22 MSG I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Matthew 11:29 MSG Three Lifestyle Practices Divert Withdraw Abandon I will daily, weekly, and annually. Questions for Discipleship group and/or personal study: Opener: Rick talked about many of us running our lives with a daily low-grade fatigue. Does this currently describe you? Go to the Source: Read Matthew 11:25-30. What do you like in this passage? What don’t you like? How would you describe the yoke that you are currently wearing with Jesus? Live it out: What lifestyle rhythm (i.e. divert daily, withdraw weekly, abandon annually) will you put in practice so you can experience the deeper rest from Jesus? What do you sense God calling you to from this passage? How can your group hold you accountable?