How To Lighten Your Load | Pastor Chad Dingess | 04/13/2025

Luke 19:28-40 (NKJV)
When He had said this, He went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. And it came to pass, when He drew near to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mountain called Olivet, that He sent two of His disciples, saying, “Go into the village opposite you, where as you enter you will find a colt tied, on which no one has ever sat. Loose it and bring it here. And if anyone asks you, ‘Why are you loosing it?’ thus you shall say to him, ‘Because the Lord has need of it.’ So those who were sent went their way and found it just as He had said to them. But as they were loosing the colt, the owners of it said to them, “Why are you loosing the colt?” And they said, “The Lord has need of him.” Then they brought him to Jesus. And they threw their own clothes on the colt, and they set Jesus on him. And as He went, many spread their clothes on the road. Then, as He was now drawing near the descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works they had seen, saying: “‘Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!’ Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” And some of the Pharisees called to Him from the crowd, “Teacher, rebuke Your disciples.” But He answered and said to them, “I tell you that if these should keep silent, the stones would immediately cry out.” (MULTILINE)

Job 6:2-3 (The Message)
“If my misery could be weighed, and if you could pile the whole bitter load on the scales, it would be heavier than all the sand of the sea! Is it any wonder I’m screaming like a caged cat?” (MULTILINE)

Matthew 11:28-30
“Come to Me all of you who are tired from carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me because I’m gentle and humble in spirit and you will find rest for your souls. For the yoke I will give you is easy and the load I will put on you is light.” (MULTILINE)

1. Come to Jesus (MULTILINE)

Matthew 11:28
Come to Me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. (MULTILINE)

Isaiah 40:29, 31
“He gives power to those who are tired and worn out; He offers strength to the weak. Those who wait on the Lord will find new strength.” (MULTILINE)

Matthew 6:6
“Find a quiet, secluded place so you won’t be tempted to role-play before God. Just sit there as simply and honestly as you can manage. The focus will shift from you to God, and you will begin to sense His grace. (MULTILINE)

Romans 8:15
“The Spirit that God has given you does not make you slaves and cause to be afraid; instead, the Spirit makes you God’s children, and by the Spirit’s power we cry out to God. Father, my Father.” (MULTILINE)

2. Give Up Control (MULTILINE)

Matthew 11:29a (NIV)
“Take My yoke upon you…” (MULTILINE)

Matthew 11:30 (NIV)
“For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light.” (MULTILINE)

Matthew 11:30 (NLT)
“For My yoke fits perfectly.” (MULTILINE)

The greater your need to control, the more stressed you’re going to be in life. (MULTILINE)

If your yoke is not easy and your burden is not light, that means you’re pulling it by yourself. (MULTILINE)

Psalms 55:2
“Pile your troubles on God’s shoulders and He’ll carry your load and help you out.” (MULTILINE)

When I’m yoked with Christ, we move together in the same direction and the same pace. (MULTILINE)

Psalms 107:1
“Say thank you to the Lord for being so good, for always being so loving and kind.” (MULTILINE)

3. Learn To Trust (MULTILINE)

Matthew 11:29b (NIV)
Learn from Me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. (MULTILINE)

The two biggest causes of stress in your life are arrogance and aggression. (MULTILINE)

Galatians 5:25
“Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.” (MULTILINE)