In reading other translations and perusing word
definitions, I came to understand this verse to mean that when we stop
struggling or fighting (the word returning was defined as meaning retirement or
withdrawal) and rest in God, we will have victory over our enemies. It's when
we are quiet and calm and have confidence or trust in the Lord that we have the
strength—the power we need to see us through any circumstance.
As moms, it is easy to be anxious for our children and carry
heavy loads, which get heavier as our children grow older. But the Lord tells
us to come to Him and rest from these heavy loads, our labors, to stop
fighting, and to share His yoke. (Matthew 11:28-30) Then His calm will be our
calm, His peace will be our peace, as we trust Him to do whatever is needed in
His own good way and time. We can pour out all our heart, all our worry; we can
cast all our cares on Him. We can do that because He takes the load when we are
yoked with Him. That is why His yoke is light—He's carrying the burden of it,
not us.
We are not alone.
Jesus stands beside us. He not only fills
our hearts and minds with peace, He gives us victory. He is with us as a
mighty, awesome one, as a powerful, fierce and great warrior. That is what
Jeremiah wrote—"…the Lord is with me
like a violent warrior." (HSCB) He is the champion on our side
The Lord is a warrior, the Lord is His name.
Exodus 15:3 KJV
We praise You, our mighty and awesome Lord. We praise You
that You are the same warrior for us that You were for Jeremiah and for the
Israelites. You hear and answer our prayers. You offer us real peace and real
victory as we return to you and rest. In You we find quietness and confidence.
In Your strength we know strength and salvation. You are our warrior who stands
with us. As Isaiah wrote (49:25), You will contend with those who contend with
us and save our children. May we rest in You and stay yoked to Your side! In
the precious and powerful name of Jesus, amen.
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