Sixth Sunday After Pentecost | Come to Me and Find Rest | The Easy Yoke of Christ

Are you carrying burdens that feel too heavy to bear? In this sermon for the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, we reflect on Jesus' powerful invitation in Matthew 11:28-30: “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Drawing from a personal experience of carrying a military pack during the Iraq War, this homily explores the burdens we carry in life, the false promises of the world, and the peace found in taking on the easy yoke of Christ. Discover how faith, humility, and obedience lead to true rest and equip us for life in the Kingdom of God. 📖 Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30 ✝️ Themes: Christian discipleship, spiritual rest, humility, salvation, faithful service, and the yoke of Christ.