NaasPreacher (C4K)
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Wednesday, 29th September, 2004
“It is good for a man that he bear the yoke in his youth.”
More of what “is good” for us today. As mentioned the other day, sometimes we think “its good for you” is synonymous with “you won’t like this.” Yet, God’s Word say it is good so indeed it much truly be good.
I am no farmer and have never worked with animals, but understand that it is much easier to “yoke” and animal if the training is started soon after birth. Very near us here in Naas is the Irish National Stud which is the breeding ground for some of the greatest race horse in Europe and the world. It is a fascinating visit in the winter and spring when the mares are foaling. One of the first thing that is done to a new foal is that a bit is inserted its mouth. It is important from the very start that the foal know that this will be a part of its life. The horse grows up accustomed to the bit. It is very uncomfortable at first, and never feels good. Yet, it is vital for the horse to achieve its purpose.
James chapter 1 makes the Biblical application clear.
“My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.”
James 1v2-4
God knows that the trying of our faith, our own personal “yoke” is a cause for joy, not sorrow. God allows us to bear the yoke that will develop patience in our lives, and when patience has done its works it will make us “perfect,” or mature.
The next time you feel like your yoke is just too heavy, remember that God knows exactly how much of a load you can bear. And remember, that the yoke you are bearing is good for you. We expect our children to accept that what we say is good for them, should we not give our loving Lord the same?
“It is good for a man that he bear the yoke in his youth.”
More of what “is good” for us today. As mentioned the other day, sometimes we think “its good for you” is synonymous with “you won’t like this.” Yet, God’s Word say it is good so indeed it much truly be good.
I am no farmer and have never worked with animals, but understand that it is much easier to “yoke” and animal if the training is started soon after birth. Very near us here in Naas is the Irish National Stud which is the breeding ground for some of the greatest race horse in Europe and the world. It is a fascinating visit in the winter and spring when the mares are foaling. One of the first thing that is done to a new foal is that a bit is inserted its mouth. It is important from the very start that the foal know that this will be a part of its life. The horse grows up accustomed to the bit. It is very uncomfortable at first, and never feels good. Yet, it is vital for the horse to achieve its purpose.
James chapter 1 makes the Biblical application clear.
“My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.”
James 1v2-4
God knows that the trying of our faith, our own personal “yoke” is a cause for joy, not sorrow. God allows us to bear the yoke that will develop patience in our lives, and when patience has done its works it will make us “perfect,” or mature.
The next time you feel like your yoke is just too heavy, remember that God knows exactly how much of a load you can bear. And remember, that the yoke you are bearing is good for you. We expect our children to accept that what we say is good for them, should we not give our loving Lord the same?