Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle (meek) and lowly (humble) in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
– Matthew 11:29 ESV (KJV/NASB)

Jesus tells us that he is not a harsh taskmaster.  He is not a demanding tyrant.  Rather he is gentle and lowly, providing our souls with rest.

If you think him a harsh taskmaster, then that is how you will treat others.  But if we grasp that Jesus is gentle towards us – if we rest in his gentle heart, then we can learn from him and share his gentleness with those around us.

Do you think of Jesus as a harsh taskmaster or as a gentle rest-giver?

In what current situation do you need to come to Jesus to find rest for your soul?

In what relationship in your life do you need to share the gentleness of Jesus?