"His Yoke" (Mixed media on 30x40in canvas 3/4")

Galatians 5:1

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

5 In [this] freedom Christ has made us free [and completely liberated us]; stand fast then, and do not be hampered and held ensnared and submit again to a yoke of slavery [which you have once put off].

These past few weeks I've been waiting on God regarding what to paint for this special workshop. God began speaking about His yoke and said it’s not a “one size fits all” Then He showed me a multi-color yoke, molding to all sorts of necks, a picture of true freedom. 

We all have been made in His Image, Diversity belongs to Him, He is the Master Teacher, He speaks and ministers to everyone’s individual love language, learning style and background.

Even the generals of the faith were all different in their approach, style, appearance and came from all sorts of backgrounds, but they took on the yoke of Jesus, learned from Him and were led by Holy Spirit in everything they said and did.

The multi-color aspect of the yoke symbolized Joseph’s coat of many colors, His Favor, the dreams and good things God has for us. As we submit and take on His yoke adhering to His Way we are able to victoriously realize all He has marked out for us and His Kingdom!!! We can do ALL things through Christ who gives us the unfailing strength. 

 We really can do anything He calls us to by allowing His Rest to rest on us. We can fully yield to Him or constantly resist and be frustrated, become worn out and or get stuck in negative cycles. 

As everyone embraces the yoke of Christ we actually become One as He is One. When we all as believers lock into our place in Him it actually produces unity of His Spirit!! Commanding a rich blessing, accomplishing and fulfilling His Kingdom on earth as it is in Heaven!!! 

28 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy-laden and overburdened, and I will cause you to rest. [I will ease and relieve and refresh your souls.]

29 Take My yoke upon you and learn of Me, for I am gentle (meek) and humble (lowly) in heart, and you will find rest ([r]relief and ease and refreshment and [s]recreation and blessed quiet) for your souls.

30 For My yoke is wholesome (useful, good—not harsh, hard, sharp, or pressing, but comfortable, gracious, and pleasant), and My burden is light and easy to be borne. (Matthew 11: 28-30)