Jesus’ invitation “Come to me, all you that are weary and carry a heavy burden” is needed more today than ever before.  To a world worn down by war, shortages, economic woes, terror, and so many other problems, the invitation is good news.  But notice that the rest of that paragraph in Matthew 11:28,29, while promising rest, it also presents a challenge to us.  We are invited to take his yoke.  That is to partner ourselves with Jesus where Jesus would lead us.  For we are called to be like Jesus, to be humble and gentle in spirit.  You see, it is not escape that Jesus is offering us, but rather a way to be empowered by his grace and presence.