Learn from Me

“Take my yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest in your souls, for My yoke is easy and My burden is light” (Matthew 11:29-30).  The word “learn” comes from the Hebrew root word “lamad.”  Its meaning is to goad, to teach, become accustomed, seek diligently, expert, instruct, learn, skillful, teach.  Jesus instructions are for us to learn of Him and to exchange our all too heavy loads of day-to-day living for His burden that is light and easy.  “Easy” comes from the Hebrew verb “chraomai” and denotes that which is useful, pleasant, good, comfortable, suitable and serviceable.  Serving Jesus is meant to lift the weight of the world off of our shoulders as we learn His ways.  When we exchange our strength for that of the Lord Jesus, we will truly find rest in our souls.  As we learn from Him, He will continue to teach us to diligently seek His will for our lives.