God Will Take Your Burden

 

What in the world is a yoke?

Jesus said, Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.  For My yoke is easy and My burden is light. (Matthew 11:28-30)

You see, I’ve lived in a city my whole life.  If you’re like me, you wouldn’t know what a yoke is too.  When I was a kid, I thought Jesus was talking about the part of the egg that’s used for leche flan.  (I was a really bad speller.)

Now I know what a yoke is.  Let me show you a photo…

 

It’s the wooden beam that you harness two bulls so that they can pull a wagon together.  Something like this…

A bull is strong by itself.  But two bulls pulling together are even stronger.  Yes, one plus one equals three.

Because we live in the city, we don’t understand this passage at all.  Usually, what the farmer does is pair a younger bull with an older bull.  The older bull, being stronger and more experienced, will help and guide the younger bull.

Here’s where we’re mistaken.  Many people read this Bible verse and think Jesus is the farmer and we’re the bulls.  And being gentle, Jesus won’t use a whip but just coax us along.

Nope.  Wrong interpretation.

Here’s the meaning of this passage:  Jesus is the older bull and we’re the younger bull.  That’s why He says, “Learn from me…”  Jesus says, “Take my yoke.  My yoke is easy and light because I’ll be carrying most the load…”

In other words, God is telling you, Relax, I’ll take care of you.  Relax in my love for you.

Let me tell you one of my favorite stories…

God Carries Your Burden With You

Many years ago, I wanted to dispose of a wooden cabinet.

It was huge, tall, and heavy.

So I asked my friend, Jodean Sola, to help me carry it out of the house. (FYI, Jodean heads He Cares streetkids ministry.)

Now Jodean is one of the strongest men I know.

I told him that I’ll carry one end and he’ll carry the other end.

I said, “One, two, three…” and we lifted it up together.

He was able to lift his side.  I, on the other hand, managed to produce a lot of noise.  “Arrrggghhhh…” 

I couldn’t lift it up an inch off the floor!

That was when Jodean said, “Bo, let’s do it another way.”

With his back towards the huge cabinet, he bent down, and he said, “Push the cabinet towards me.”  His idea was to make it that humongous thing his backpack.

I pushed it towards him, and the cabinet was now leaning on his back.  Using his strong arms and legs, he lifted the entire cabinet all by myself. 

Well actually, I was carrying it with him. 

He was carrying 99% of the weight.

I was carrying 1% of the weight.

But that was the only way we were able to carry that cabinet out of my house.

Friend, here’s my message for you today: Don’t try to carry your burdens by yourself.  God is there beside you.  And God will carry 99% of your burdens.  Just carry the 1% that you need to carry.  Believe me, it’s the only way to carry a burden out of your house and out of your life. 

God is telling you now, “Relax in my Love for you.”

May your dreams come true,

Bo Sanchez

 

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81 Responses to “God Will Take Your Burden”

  1. Hermo Patacsil, on June 4th, 2012 at 10:40 am Said:

    Thank you sir!

  2. arnelirobles, on June 4th, 2012 at 10:40 am Said:

    i remember that story before bo, thank you for reminding me again

  3. mariz, on June 4th, 2012 at 10:42 am Said:

    Another article to inspire my week. Just last night, I was really crying after going from a training I presided on. How I wish my brother would join me in my struggle and would be able to see the beauty of what we’re doing. If only I could transfer my eyes to see the vision I am tracking on. And I thought of crying to God. You just take care of my brother whom I would like to help about:-)

    Thank you Bro. Bo for always inspiring me. God Bless You More and More!!!

  4. Cielo Maris, on June 4th, 2012 at 10:50 am Said:

    I think there is also a beautiful song that reiterates that very inspiring passage which I would always sing in my mind whenever I am confronted with problems.

    But the interpretation you gave here Brother Bo made me teary-eyed though it was not how I interpret the passage but just so it was just the affirmation I have been wanting to hear.

    Thank you very much

  5. rene espinosa, on June 4th, 2012 at 10:55 am Said:

    Great story! Yup, that’s JoeDean. Last month, in his ’spare’ time, he came over our house to fix our bathroom lavatory.

  6. Michele L. Mandalihan, on June 4th, 2012 at 10:57 am Said:

    I was truly m0ved. :) i’d be so happy to share this to my friends. You, bro. Bo, is undeniably God’s living presence here on earth. May God bless you a th0usand times 4 the kindness and gentleness you’ve sh0wn to us. M0re power! :)

  7. Rommel, on June 4th, 2012 at 11:00 am Said:

    every time there’s a new article on my email from Bo, the story always fits me. I was thinking if Bo knows me and knows what’s going on my life. Bro Bo are you stalking me?

    thank you for this wonderful article… continue to be God’s instrument. You are one of the best bible story teller… a wannabe stand up comedian type… LOL love your inserted jokes!

  8. sha, on June 4th, 2012 at 11:14 am Said:

    thank you very much Bro. Bo for this very timely message. May God continue to bless you and family.

  9. sha, on June 4th, 2012 at 11:15 am Said:

    thank you very much Bro. Bo for this very timely message. May God continue to bless you and your family.

  10. vivs, on June 4th, 2012 at 11:39 am Said:

    Thank you Bro. Bo for all your words of wisdom and encouragement. These really help me tremendously especially in the present scenario of my life.
    Tenk u!… tenk u!

    “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. ” JFK

  11. Ivie Mendoza, on June 4th, 2012 at 12:02 pm Said:

    Thank you very much for your message. I truly believe that the Lord used you to speak to me. Before reading your message, I am really very confused as to what I am to do with my present job. I started with this job 2 months ago after I left a job I kept for 9 years. I am so frustrated and depressed because my employer displays a continuous frustration with me as well because I could not do the job the way she wanted it. I do not know it I should resign or still stay on and try inspite of the daily stress of being scolded by my employer. I just relocated for this job and if I resign, I wiill have to look for another job soon to survive,which is not easy. Yesterday, the message I got from Mass was ” We are three here with you, we have you covered”(Holy Trinity). But your message today only confirmed how my Lord will take care of me even if I still stay on and try my best inspite of my employer’s scoldings.Thank you very much. I now feel Loved and a lot better.

  12. Roshinelle, on June 4th, 2012 at 12:19 pm Said:

    Its an impact on me that I really have to Hang on with the Lord..He’s with me always.

    Thank you for another inspiration

  13. Mark, on June 4th, 2012 at 12:34 pm Said:

    Thank you bro. Bo. Your messages has been a big factor of my life. God bless you.

  14. Jazpher, on June 4th, 2012 at 12:34 pm Said:

    Hi Bo,

    Thank you very much for this wonderful message. I will treat this as a personal reminder from God especially today! I have something BIG today and this will definitely help me to conquer today’s battle!

    Thanks for inspiring me.! Indeed, I have a BIG GOD who takes my hand and even carry me all the days of life.

  15. Nhoj, on June 4th, 2012 at 12:42 pm Said:

    Bro Bo,

    If I am not asking for too much, If you may kindly include me on your prayers, I’m currently facing the most tumultous trials on my life. Me and my family are on feud, Im currently buried on mountain of debts where at im puzzled how to settle those, the most beloved lady of my life left me for another man, it was so painful and it made me feel maim. I’m hopeless and I feel that I am imbecile.
    I am sincerely hoping that God may give me more strength to carry on and rectified all the trials I am having right now.
    Despite of those problems that we are having, my faith to our Lord God will remain unwavering.

  16. Smiley, on June 4th, 2012 at 12:43 pm Said:

    Big Tnx for sharing this blog bro. Bo. Me too, i’ve heard that ‘yoke’ word in a song, but i really don’t know the meaning of it. Relax in GOD’s love. I love this line. Means don’t worry for anything. GOD will help you carry your burdens. Amen! :d
    Keep inspiring and informing us bro Bo! More power and GODBLESS us all.. ”,)

  17. victoria, on June 4th, 2012 at 12:45 pm Said:

    i was breaking down just yesterday because of all these emotional family burdens….and then this article. truly God communicates. Thank You Very Much for those words.

  18. Smiley, on June 4th, 2012 at 12:46 pm Said:

    Big Thanks for sharing this blog bro. Bo. Me too, i’ve heard that ‘yoke’ word in a song, but i really don’t know the meaning of it. Relax in GOD’s love. I love this line. Means don’t worry for anything. GOD will help you carry your burdens. Amen! :d
    Keep inspiring and informing us bro Bo! More power and GODBLESS us all.. ”,)

  19. angeline, on June 4th, 2012 at 12:51 pm Said:

    thanks for the loving articles

  20. Joni^Bok, on June 4th, 2012 at 12:59 pm Said:

    Very well said. Thank you very much for the inspiring words. GODBLESS you always…

  21. jaja, on June 4th, 2012 at 1:09 pm Said:

    thanks bro.bo
    continue to be a blessing to others.
    God bless you and your ministry!

  22. Anne, on June 4th, 2012 at 1:09 pm Said:

    Thank You God for Bro. Bo…

  23. Janny, on June 4th, 2012 at 1:09 pm Said:

    Thank you again for another wonderful and eye-opening post. I love it! Sarap-sarap naman talaga ng cool ka lang! :)

  24. Blue Eagle, on June 4th, 2012 at 2:28 pm Said:

    Thanks!!!
    this was also the message yesterday

  25. Eric, on June 4th, 2012 at 2:35 pm Said:

    Another soulfood message which makes my day, inspired and strenthen me through the lifes journey. thank you Bro. Bo

  26. bojoy, on June 4th, 2012 at 2:47 pm Said:

    thanks bro. bo… im in a big trouble right now… but after reading this.. i know God has a better plan for me…

  27. Lani, on June 4th, 2012 at 2:49 pm Said:

    this is truly GOD’s word to me… God really makes a way in HIS time… actually, right now I’m crying.. just because.. i have a problem.. thank you for opening my mind and my heart….

  28. Noel V., on June 4th, 2012 at 3:14 pm Said:

    Hi Bro. Bo,

    Now I know what yoke means on that passage. Now it is clear that we don’t have to worry much of our burdens as God is with us always. God is transparent in many ways, only we are not searching for it. Thanks Bro. Bo for another inspiring read you have shared. (^_^).

  29. Leonadel Pavia Carlos, on June 4th, 2012 at 4:08 pm Said:

    Salamat ng marami ulit kuya Bo. Kung paanong hindi ka nagsasawa sa pagshe-share ng iyong blessings, talents, intelligence at wisdom… ganon din ako. Hindi ako magsasawa na pasalamatan ka po.

    Egg yolk to yoke…hahaha, tama ba Kuya Bo?Iyon ba iyong spelling mo dati?hahaha!Anyways, salamat sa explanation mo po. Talagang naunawaan ko na what yolk means este yoke means at what the meaning of that verse. Napakaganda!

    may the Lord continue to bless u more.

    To God be the glory.

  30. Lynna, on June 4th, 2012 at 4:11 pm Said:

    Dear Bro. Bo,

    Thank you for reminding me to completely surrender my worries to the Lord.

    God Bless!

  31. joy salgado, on June 4th, 2012 at 4:27 pm Said:

    Dear Brother Bo,

    Thank you Thank you Thank you for this wonderful piece…
    Your articles had always been timely… This is a great reminder that GOD is always beside us and HIS love for us is permanent…

    May GOD bless you always Brother Bo…

  32. rizza, on June 4th, 2012 at 4:57 pm Said:

    I true inspiration to live by. thanks bro bo

  33. Chris, on June 4th, 2012 at 5:06 pm Said:

    Good timing for this article! Just the right words that I need to boost my morale at this point in time. May God bless you all the more, Bro. Bo - so you can share more with others as well.

  34. Lou, on June 4th, 2012 at 5:08 pm Said:

    Thanks again Bro. Bo. Now I know what a yoke looks like hehe..

  35. mimi, on June 4th, 2012 at 7:51 pm Said:

    dear bo, thank you for this inspiring message. After i read this message, i felt this is the message for me by God. Im crying for my problems right now and I know it is only up to God and i offer everything to Him..God bless

  36. vjoy, on June 4th, 2012 at 7:55 pm Said:

    thx Bo for the enlightenment it greatly inspires me..God bless u alwyz..

  37. Sonny, on June 4th, 2012 at 9:07 pm Said:

    Amen. thank you Bro. Bo for the inspiration, for another reminder. God bless us!

  38. Maria, on June 4th, 2012 at 9:10 pm Said:

    Dear Bro Bo,
    napakaganda..superb tlaga..perfect na perceft for myself and to everyone…we often worry and panic if trials come..but we tend to forget that GOD is always there for us…Thank you Thank you for this very most inspiring article…

  39. Nening, on June 4th, 2012 at 9:52 pm Said:

    Thank you very much for the message Bo! You lighten up my weary heart. But I really believe and trust God for everything.

  40. tin, on June 4th, 2012 at 9:53 pm Said:

    Bro. Bo thanks very much for the inspiring msg. :)

  41. Artor, on June 4th, 2012 at 9:57 pm Said:

    Thank you for enlightening us Brother Bo.
    God bless you, your family, to all and their families with love, peace, joy, harmony, prosperity and health.. Good day.
    Sincerely,
    Den ü

  42. Sol, on June 4th, 2012 at 10:48 pm Said:

    Thank you very much Bro. Bo for God’s message.
    I am so depressed and frustrated for not having a job for more than 3 months now. I feel useless for not providing any financial help for my family. I keep on praying and believing that God is preparing a better job for me one day. And now, in your article, God is telling me to relax, because He will take care of me and my family. Thank you Lord.

  43. ROSS, on June 4th, 2012 at 11:42 pm Said:

    Thank you so much Bro. Bro for the awesome, inspiring message of Reminding us on our LORD’s unconditional Love, Caring, Affection and Protection. May the LORD God bless you always.

  44. lorna, on June 5th, 2012 at 12:26 am Said:

    believeme, you light up my life today and onwards…that was a very noted passage in the Bible and yours was a very simple explanation…yet, in the simplicity of that verse i found a magnanimous light shining upon me amidst all the uncertainty in life…thanks for lighting up my life and lighthening up my heart…God bless us all!!!

  45. Bo Sanchez' Truly Rich Club, on June 5th, 2012 at 12:32 am Said:

    May we always be with our loving God who always carries our yoke with us.

  46. Yhen, on June 5th, 2012 at 4:58 am Said:

    This is very inspiring. We really tend to worry a lot, we often forget that God is there! We love u Lord. Thanks bro bo for the wisdom ;)

  47. Rowell, on June 5th, 2012 at 4:58 am Said:

    Thanks Bro.Bo.. inspiring..

  48. babymudflow, on June 5th, 2012 at 7:30 am Said:

    hallelujah! an answered prayer for my friend and

    everyone out there who are going through a lot of

    burdens. may we all have a better understanding of the

    human frailties, just as what Jesus Christ our

    God, have bestowed upon us.

    be blessed Bro Bo as you share the WORD!

    cheers :)

  49. Sis.Emely D., on June 5th, 2012 at 7:39 am Said:

    A Blessed day Bro.Bo im blessed upon reading alll the inspirational msg coming from you..Sana lang po magkaroon ako ng courage everyday to share the goodness of our Lord..and i will have the opportunity to be an instrument for others to lighten their load while i am carrying my load..God bless us all..!!! Maraming salamat s Light of Jesus Community where i become a bettter person little by litttle..salamat

  50. Sis.Emely D., on June 5th, 2012 at 7:40 am Said:

    A Blessed day Bro.Bo im blessed upon reading alll the inspirational msg coming from you..Sana lang po magkaroon ako ng courage everyday to share the goodness of our Lord..and i will have the opportunity to be an instrument for others to lighten their load while i am carrying my load..God bless us all..!!

  51. Christopher, on June 5th, 2012 at 10:35 am Said:

    This is a short yet very meaningful story. Right now I am carrying a burden. And thru reading this article I was relieve. Thank you very much Bro. Bo and continue inspiring many people.

  52. Angelita Abrematea, on June 5th, 2012 at 12:35 pm Said:

    thank you so much for that insipiring story!! GOD Bless u & ur family!!

  53. ren, on June 5th, 2012 at 1:01 pm Said:

    maraming salamat Bro.Bo, a timely message for me and for everyone who are facing difficulties and hard times in life. God will make a way… Thanks again.

  54. dennis po7, on June 5th, 2012 at 1:48 pm Said:

    its very inspiring… thanks bro. bo

  55. Mervin, on June 5th, 2012 at 3:34 pm Said:

    Now I know kung ano yung Yoke!!
    I find it funny na we have the same imagination sa yoke, the leche flan thing :)

    Praise God!! He Love us so much!!!!
    God Bless you Bo!!
    God Bless you All !!!

  56. Romeo, on June 5th, 2012 at 8:56 pm Said:

    Thanks for an inspiring message and timely advice as I am in this situation at the moment

  57. purpshellay, on June 6th, 2012 at 7:10 am Said:

    Short but sweet.. thanks Bro!

  58. jo rivera, on June 6th, 2012 at 1:09 pm Said:

    bro bo, thanks for your inspiring message
    i need your prayers too. am presently in a financial burden and your prayers will help me lighten my load aside from lifting this up to the Lord. He is there to carry much of the weight. sometimes i’am just so broken i cry each day. no steady job for the moment. thank you for your prayers.

  59. leth patino, on June 6th, 2012 at 2:51 pm Said:

    Thank you bro. Bo…God will make a way. I trust Him.

  60. Rei, on June 6th, 2012 at 6:21 pm Said:

    Now I understand what it means now. Thank you. I’ll keep in mind not to hog all of my problems and that God is there to take them from me.

  61. Junerick, on June 7th, 2012 at 10:29 am Said:

    Hi Bo, very very inspiring… Thank you so much I’ll be needing this…really.. GOD bless..

  62. Desy Lauw, on June 7th, 2012 at 12:37 pm Said:

    Thank you Bo. I feel like reading a love letter from Jesus. How sweet, tender, and overflowing love from Him that we receive. All I need is just 1% of my own strength, 100% agreement to be bound with Him.

    May Holy Spirit always be with you.
    May God always bless you so we all receive the bless as you pass the blessings to us like how you did right now.

  63. Myrna Arcega, on June 7th, 2012 at 12:49 pm Said:

    bulls eye !! brother Bo, akmang akma I’m in trouble right now but I know I have a back to lean on, Jesus back is always strong….Thanks I really appreciate it

  64. Shereen, on June 7th, 2012 at 5:07 pm Said:

    Bro.Bo do you think if i wll surrender everything to God everything were gonna be ok? I know you know my story,I’ve attendee to Feast PICC for a couple of months,But why i still have the feeling that IM alone :(?

  65. glen, on June 9th, 2012 at 2:39 pm Said:

    this article might help me to trust Him… but the answer to my prayers seems no answer… i have been suffering from painful situation that my merriage life with my wife will be broken for reasons i dont understand… i keep asking my self why this happening to me and i’m very worried about our children…

  66. glen, on June 9th, 2012 at 2:42 pm Said:

    please bro. bo… pray for me & my wife.

  67. belle angeles, on June 10th, 2012 at 6:24 am Said:

    dear brother bo,
    thank you for reminding me that i’m not alone with all my problems..that God is with me all the time…

    may GOD bless you more..

  68. rei-yan, on June 10th, 2012 at 9:43 am Said:

    tnx for the inspiring mesg. mr. bo,..it makes my tears to fall down every time i read your inspirational mesgs..it makes me enlighten for all the struggles that i have in my life and made me strong every day..your so blessful to have the gift na ma inspire po kmi at ma gising sa reality how powerful God is..hope to see you mr.bo..

  69. maria elena lopez, on June 10th, 2012 at 8:53 pm Said:

    I have so many worries in my life right now.. but by reading this I remember that God is with us all the time.. thank you God 4 guiding and helping me even sometimes I neglect You.. Thank You for Your unconditional love, Your selfless love.. Now, I surrender all to You.. Love you po..

    Thanks also, bro. bo

    May God bless us all

  70. Alma, on June 11th, 2012 at 5:28 pm Said:

    For many year\’s i didnt bother to think verse sa bible however bec of your interesting explanation i appreciate verses and its beautiful meaning that wants to convey into its reader. Thank you so much Bro. Bo.

  71. Jazzmin Reolope, on June 13th, 2012 at 7:27 pm Said:

    Thanks for this article Sir! :) Many people can touch this. :)

  72. dave House, on July 3rd, 2012 at 12:57 pm Said:

    Thank you brother for this wonderful message.

  73. houseandlot, on July 16th, 2012 at 12:03 pm Said:

    thanks Bo for reminding us by posting this blogs ! this was really reminds me that god is always with us in no matter what obstacle we take .

  74. TrulyRichPinoy, on July 19th, 2012 at 8:49 am Said:

    Thanks for this article. Lately I have been reading your articles Bro. Bo and I feel blessed and more inspired. I am realizing many things because of your articles. I realized today that I should do something and God will help me.

  75. Madhel, on July 20th, 2012 at 3:45 pm Said:

    Thank you so much Brother Bo for a wonderful story that you share. Even so many struggles god is always with us.

  76. Hei, on July 21st, 2012 at 7:48 pm Said:

    Hi Bro Bo,

    I am so thankful that I read this topic “God will take your burden”..at first i was funny because i do now know what Yoke is. Then, at the end of your message, i cried.

  77. marlyn e. abella, on July 23rd, 2012 at 6:09 pm Said:

    Dear bro. Bo,

    It’s great thanks for the message.
    marlyn

  78. )PhilHouseandLot, on July 30th, 2012 at 12:18 pm Said:

    Thanks bro bo for that information about the yoke, now i know the meaning of that passage. And thanks for the wonderful message at the end of your article.

  79. Jajeff Arkin, on August 3rd, 2012 at 11:48 am Said:

    Thanks Brother Bo, God is very loving. He’s been chasing me throughout my life trying to help and save me. Now that I am already a hundred miles away from Philippines, living my life here in NZ with my family. Still, he’s love is overflowing. This good news that he shares to me gives me courage and hope again to surpass all dificulties and challenges in Life. “God is good all the time, all the time GOD is good.” I love you Jesus.

  80. lai, on August 3rd, 2012 at 3:34 pm Said:

    Hello Bro Bo,

    help me through prayers po, that I will be able to overcome all the trials I am facing now. especially my financial problem. I don’t know if can overcome all the debts I have but I know Jesus will help me carry the 99% of my problems. I was really relieved by your message now. I know I can make it. With God’s grace I really believe I can make.
    thank you so much Bo.

  81. constant hasegawa, on February 24th, 2013 at 3:13 pm Said:

    Hello Bro. Bo,
    Please help me through your prayers,I am in financial difficulties at present.I dont know if i overcome all my debts i have..please help me..

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