Mark, lastly, the encouraging account that Jesus gives of His service. He says, " My yoke is easy, and my burden is light." No doubt there is a cross to be carried, if we follow Christ. No doubt there are trials to be en- dured, and battles to be fought. But the comforts of the Gospel far outweigh the cross. Compared to the service of the world and sin, compared to the yoke of Jewish ceremonies, and the bondage of human superstition, Christ's service is in the highest sense easy and light. His yoke is no more a burden than the feathers are to a bird. His commandments are not grievous. His ways are ways of pleasantness, and all his paths are peace. (1 John V. 3. Prov. iii. IT.)
And now comes the solemn inquiry, Have we accepted this invitation for ourselves ? Have we no sins to be for- given, no griefs to be removed, no wounds of conscience to be healed ? If we have, let us hear Christ's voice. He speaks to us as well as to the Jews. He says, " Come unto me."— Here is the key to true happiness. Here is the secret of having a light heart. All turns and hinges on an acceptance of this offer of Christ.
May we never be satisfied till we know and feel that we have come to Christ by faith for re^, and do still come to Him for fresh supplies of grace every day ! If we have come to Him already, let us learn to cleave to Him more closely. If we have never come to Him yet, let us begin to come to-day. His word shall never be broken : " Him that cometh unto me, I will in nowise cast out." (John vi. 37.)