Matthew 11:28-29  If you are tired from carrying heavy burdens, come to me and I will give you rest. 29 Take the yoke I give you. Put it on your shoulders and learn from me. I am gentle and humble, and you will find rest. 30 This yoke is easy to bear, and this burden is light. (CEV)

Yokes were put on the necks of animals, so that they could pull a plow or wagon. A yoke was a symbol of obedience and hard work.

Jesus wants to give us rest.  Jesus wants to make our burdens light.  We don’t have to do everything on our own.  He wants to help us.  But we don’t ask Him.  What a shame.  He is waiting for us, wanting to help us.