A key isn’t necessarily a large or weighty item, but the responsibility that goes with possessing it can be, or can become, a burden, even if the work is a passion. Removing it from a ring full of other keys also removes the weight of the responsibility. A bit amazing to realize how much lighter the keyring feels with such a small key removed from one’s reality.
Scripture records our Lord speaking about His ‘yoke’ [Matthew 11:30] which we are invited to share with Him but never carry by ourselves. The responsibility for the ‘burden’ is His and we are to work in tandem with Him. He makes the burden easier as He works along side us, lifts us up when we weaken, guides us along the path with constant support, and brings others to help accomplish the work He asks us to do. We find the tasks much easier to complete together as a team. Best work plan ever!
