Matthew 11:28-30 (KJV) 28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 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. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

Why would Jesus tell the weary to carry a burden of yoke? The yoke of Jesus is a relief because we are yoked together with Jesus and our weight shall be shared with Him.