A yoke joined two animals to share a load. Scripture uses it both for bondage — the yoke of slavery or sin — and, remarkably, for discipleship: Take my yoke upon you, Jesus says, for my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
Christ's yoke does not crush; it shares the load. To be yoked to him is to find rest for the soul, walking in step with the One who carries the weight.
The Yoke in Scripture
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.