Charles Spurgeon Commentary Matthew 11:29

"Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls." — Matthew 11:29 (ASV)

Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me: for I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest unto your souls.

First, he gives rest to all that come. But afterwards there is a second rest which they find who become obedient and bear his yoke. The rest that comes from pardoned sin is sweet, but the rest that comes from conquered sin through obedience is sweeter still.

The rest he gives is precious, but there is rest upon rest, as there is grace upon grace, and let us pursue the highest form of that rest. Ye shall find rest unto your souls. The very innermost part of your being shall be full of peace.