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Jesus personally calls every weary and burdened person to come directly to him and find rest for the soul, with no one excluded.GW92 432.3+4 His promise to give rest is certain and authoritative, to be trusted and claimed by faith as spoken to the individual without reasoning or regard to feeling.RH May 9, 1907+4 Coming means trusting him with a broken heart, surrendering self and will, confessing sin just as one is, and bringing every care and sorrow to him in prayer with no human mediator.GW92 432.3+4 The rest he gives heals mind, body and spirit with peace, pardon, comfort and joy, found nowhere else, and it is active trust joined with taking his yoke rather than idleness.9T 124.2+4 That yoke is easy and light because he bears the heavier part with the worker, and learning his meek and lowly heart transforms character and gives strength for daily duty and service.6T 247.2+4

Jesus himself extends a personal, universal call to everyone who labors under burdens to come to him and receive rest for the soul, excluding no one from his care and love.GW92 432.3+4 Coming means seeking his grace with a broken and contrite heart in full assurance of faith, trusting his promise rather than clinging to cares or seeking help only from people who cannot relieve them.GW92 432.3+1 It is a present, living connection with him, not reliance on an experience from years past, through which those who come receive rest, peace, love, and healing of mental, physical, and spiritual ills.GW92 432.3+1 He longs to carry burdens and remove the fears and uncertainties that rob peace, inviting sufferers to confide hidden sorrows and rely on his help as the mighty Healer who gives his gift to those who seek in sincerity and truth.ST Mar 17, 1887+1 This rest is found by taking his yoke and learning from his meek and lowly character, which gives power to reveal his characteristics and brings greater soundness to service.CH 400.2–3

His pledge to give rest is sure, positive, and authoritative, not a mere possibility, because his word is true.10MR 175.2+1 The “I will” makes it an assured promise that opens heaven’s rich treasures, to be trusted rather than judged by changing feelings.10MR 175.2 It is spoken to the individual as a precious personal invitation to every laboring, heavy-laden person for comfort and rest, to be grasped with the hand of faith and never let go.Lt 35, 1893, par. 1 He knows each person’s difficulties and is able to save to the uttermost all who come, giving real happiness unlike amusement and self-gratification to each one who gives the powers of being to him.Ms 66, 1899, par. 4+1 The rest is pictured as quietly sitting down under his shadow with great delight, turning aside from the dusty, heated thoroughfares of life to rest in the shadow of his love, gaining strength for toil and conflict, lessening care and worry, possessing his peace, and enjoying his rich blessings.Ms 45, 1902, par. 16–18 It is received by meeting his conditions of taking his yoke and learning quiet trust from his meekness and lowliness, believed on the authority of his Word, yet many miss it by constant busy activity that leaves no time for resting quietly in his promises.Ms 45, 1902, par. 16–18+2

The call was uttered after rebuking Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum for not repenting despite mighty works, and after warning that it will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon and for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment.9T 265.1–4 It followed thanks to the Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for hiding these things from the wise and prudent and revealing them to babes.9T 265.1–4 It followed the declaration that all things are delivered to him by the Father, and that no one knows the Son but the Father nor the Father but the Son and those to whom the Son reveals him.9T 265.1–4 It is joined to the command to take his easy yoke and light burden and learn his meek and lowly heart to find rest for souls.9T 265.1–4 Looking beyond priests and Pharisees to the people around him, he opened his heart of love in an offer of salvation to all the children of men, rich and poor, high and low, learned and unlearned, presenting the inestimable gift of eternal life and a balm for all sorrow of sin and disquietude of thought.Ms 106, 1902, par. 34

The speaker is the greatest Teacher the world ever knew, the Great Teacher come down from heaven, the Son of the infinite God, speaking personally to each person with his own authority.CT 369.2–3+2 He is the standard Teacher and Fountain-head of wisdom who never mistakes, from whom everlasting life comes and to whom all the treasures of heaven were committed to give to the diligent, persevering seeker.6T 160.1–2 His teaching is free from formalism and tradition, marked by originality, authority, spirituality, tenderness, benevolence, and practicability, and his words are spirit and life giving greater and certain wisdom at command.6T 160.1–2+1 He stands apart from scribes and Pharisees and from learned and popular teachers who teach the commandments of men and cannot be trusted, calling people away from them to himself as the trustworthy, humble Teacher.Ms 37, 1894, par. 23 He is Leader, spiritual teacher, and genuine medical missionary, able to give rest because he clothed divinity with humanity, laid aside kingly crown and command over angels, lived on earth as a man among men in lowliness and poverty, was tempted in all points yet without sin, became a man of sorrows acquainted with grief, was wounded for transgressions and bruised for iniquities and bore the chastisement of peace, so he knows how to help those afterward tempted.Ms 9, 1903, par. 22

His invitation contrasts with priests’ religious rules and ceremonies that placed impossible demands, left people continually troubled, obscured the Sabbath’s true meaning, and turned it into a burden.ST Apr 28, 1898 He calls burdened souls to come directly to him rather than pouring out trials of mind and heart to any human being, because he has weighed every life and temptation and knows the weight of every trial and how much each can endure.Ms 17, 1894, par. 14–16 Coming means laying sins, vices, folly, pride, and worldliness at his cross to be saved from sins, not to remain in them or to excuse and defend sin, and he does not authorize inventing extra tests or burdens for his followers.Ms 44, 1901, par. 12–13+1 Christ, rather than human beings, sets the requirements for his people, and rest for the soul comes through daily obedience in wearing his yoke.Ms 44, 1901, par. 12–13+1 Those who consent to come exchange a heavy self-carried load for his yoke, with him bearing one end, receiving a peace beyond understanding, with meekness and lowliness that does not look for slights or meddle with others.Ms 17, 1894, par. 14–16

He gave the gracious invitation while walking on earth among men, uplifting the weak, the halting, and the suffering and making glad the hearts of the desponding and discouraged.Ms 63, 1898, par. 23 He spoke it everywhere he went — in the temple, in the streets, in the field, by the wayside — as he spoke to souls of God, preached the gospel, healed the sick, scattered blessings, and went about doing good in a life of constant progress and unselfish service.Lt 104, 1910, par. 11–12 He walked and worked in the streets of the cities, teaching the weary in earnest, untiring labor to reach both the lowly and those in higher positions, using every means to gain entrance to hearts and arrest the attention of the impenitent.Lt 31, 1898, par. 2–4 His yearning heart to make souls happy explains his success as a worker with the common people who heard him gladly, setting the example of carrying a burden for souls.Lt 153a, 1897, par. 25 His call belonged to a ministry of mercy in which he healed, freed, restored, and preached without turning away those who sought his grace and without distinction of class, revealing a heart ever touched by human woe, tender and considerate, longing to break satanic deception and give pardon and peace even when his vineyard yielded only wild grapes.GC 20.1–2+1

The invitation still stands as a great present need, because Jesus lives as Saviour and Advocate with no end to resources and full understanding of every perplexity, so the weary should not become fainthearted and discouraged.Ms 72, 1902, par. 28+1 He still calls those burdened by sin to come, repent, and live, his mercy remaining available for those who take his yoke and learn from his meek and lowly heart.Lt 193, 1899, par. 8 Rest unto the soul is found by taking his yoke of restraint, submission, and obedience, since the burden of working out salvation is not laid upon human beings, and each person must by grace comply with the conditions.Lt 14, 1902, par. 13–14 The promise is full and complete, so even the frailest obedient person finds rest by implicit obedience and whole dependence, instructed and guided by him in all undertakings rather than learning from men with no living connection with God.Lt 93, 1899, par. 7–10 Coming now without waiting means beholding him in humility, taking self to task, refraining from blame and complaint against brethren, no longer brooding over supposed injuries, and ceasing evil surmising, which otherwise leads to a checkered path with neither peace nor rest.Lt 321, 1905, par. 15–21

The same full and free invitation was given to Enoch, who lived before the Flood in an age as corrupt as the present one.Ms 13, 1899, par. 15–18 Through Christ’s power Enoch walked with God and perfected a Christian character.Ms 13, 1899, par. 15–18

To labor and be heavy laden is to be wearied by sin, guilt, faults, worldly pursuits and human exactions on this sin-cursed earth, and the heaviest burden of all is sin, which would crush sinners if left to bear it alone.Ms 52, 1898, par. 1+2 The invitation goes to those oppressed, discouraged and burdened who remain separated from Christ because they find it difficult to believe and accept, and who instead of taking his yoke take yokes of their own making and thereby bring themselves into difficulty.Ms 40, 1886, par. 1–2+1 All are in fact weary and heavy laden with burdens only he can remove, whether they know it or not, for the Sinless One took their place and bore their guilt to lift the load from weary shoulders and give rest.ST Jun 29, 1904+1 He also bears the burden of care and sorrow, carrying his people on his heart, and those who come submit the will to God's will to walk together with him as laborers together with God in saving souls.Ms 52, 1898, par. 1+1 Coming lays aside the self-made yoke, takes his yoke, learns his meek and lowly character, and finds rest of soul and peace that surpasses understanding with assurance from him who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.Ms 52, 1898, par. 1+1

Burdens to be brought rather than carried alone include cares, sorrows, troubles, perplexities, anxieties, trials, afflictions, sickness, grief, infirmities, spiritual distress and the demands of life, small and great.8T 123.4+4 Those burdened and pressed by hardship are invited to turn to him for help and rest, for trials can reveal need of God and draw to him, meant to refine and sanctify, not destroy.8T 123.4 He specially invites those burdened by work, trials, perplexity and anxious care to seek his companionship, rely on his promises, and bring him plans, counsels and perplexities in constant fellowship that gives rest and peace.5T 409.3 The sick in body or mind and those weighed down by grief, worry, care and perplexity cannot find relief in another human being, for human friends cannot bear deepest troubles, but Christ is touched by human infirmity and is able to bear and help.Ms 88, 1893, par. 9–13+1 In pity and tender compassion he bids all carrying a wounded self to come without delay, bringing burdens and trials to his sympathy, sorrows to his love, wounds to his healing, weakness to his strength and emptiness to his fullness, taking his easy yoke and learning his meekness and lowliness to find rest of soul, never disappointing the surrendered soul but lightening all who look to him so their faces are not ashamed.Lt 46, 1900, par. 31–33 Whatever care a person has may be brought to him, for he lays no crushing yoke but offers to bear burdens, and because believers are yoked with him he bears with them so work becomes lighter in labor with God.Ms 68, 1895, par. 5–6+1

Self-made galling yokes that bring perplexity and exhaustion include pride, self-reliance, self-will, ambition for position, selfishness, covetousness, criticism, jealousy, fashion, worldly anxiety and trying to carry oneself.Lt 30, 1886, par. 2+3 The hurt and strain of pride, self-reliance and insistence on personal independence is relieved only by laying aside self and turning to Jesus.Lt 30, 1886, par. 2 Union with him requires humility, for pride and selfishness prevent fellowship and keep the soul from his peace, and rest is found only as meekness and lowliness are cherished rather than self-centeredness.Lt 28, 1888, par. 28–33 His easy yoke and light burden stand in contrast to the perplexity and exhaustion of ambition for high position, which leads to disappointment and makes disciples resemble worldly people, while learning his meekness and lowliness brings rest.Ms 33, 1891, par. 5–6 Coming to him and taking his yoke joins the person to Christ as Teacher, whose meek and lowly example is safe to follow and leads away from self-exaltation toward obedient humble service.Ms 141, 1903, par. 21–24 Receiving him means learning from his meek and lowly heart through conflict and trial unto meekness and lowliness in conduct, with restraint and obedience that brings harmony despite defects, infirmities, tendencies and prejudices, uprooting strife for supremacy, passion, bitterness, self-seeking and secret working, and showing longsuffering, patience, meekness and forbearance in present service.Ms 11b, 1894, par. 6+1

The call extends to the whole human family of every class, age, position, education and nationality, rich and poor, high and low, learned and unlearned, including those who think themselves excluded and those who do not know they are weary.ST Jun 29, 1904+2 It is a personal invitation to every person to come for comfort and rest, a precious promise to be grasped with the hand of faith and never let go, for he knows each person's difficulties, character and heart and is able to save to the uttermost all who come, even offering relief from burdens they cannot carry as the One who died for the sins of the world.Lt 14, 1907, par. 3+1 Each must heed for himself, for in the courts above none is represented by proxy, and coming makes one a son of God placed in the preparatory school on earth to get ready day by day for the higher school above, with tuition paid, learning Christlike politeness, training under heavenly agencies, representing Christ and helping one another to become pure and noble.Lt 257, 1903, par. 14–15 Every soul is to be prepared to hear his voice and respond by standing in his lot to do appointed work, coming as personal Saviour to find rest and then taking his yoke and learning from his meek and lowly heart through his Word with trust in his promise.Lt 14, 1907, par. 3+2 Children and youth as well as all who labor under burdens are included, beginning a call to prepare for service by resisting sin and evil.Ms 125, 1898, par. 8

It specially invites children and youth, tired mothers with little ones, worn parents, the sick in body and mind, the sorrowful, despised, persecuted, poor in spirit, and weary workers of every class to come and find certain rest, for his words are true.Ms 66, 1899, par. 4+2 The rest promised is peace, constant peace flowing into the soul in perfect submission and obedience to God's will, found by taking his yoke, learning of him and treading in his meek and lowly steps, which the world cannot give and cannot take away, making the soul a living wellspring to refresh others.Lt 6, 1893, par. 20 In him the sorrowful and distressed find rest for their souls, and each student may have real happiness, unlike amusement and self-gratification, by giving the powers of being to the Saviour.Ms 66, 1899, par. 4+1 That abiding peace and true rest of spirit has only one Source, not found through excitement or oblivion from unnatural stimulants, indulgence of appetite or passion, frivolous indulgence, or drinking at selfish pleasure which mistakes hilarity for strength and ends in discontent, for the rest is not given apart from himself but in him and only by receiving him.MH 246.2–247.2 He as well-spring of life opens the whole being to heaven's healing agencies when the sunlight of God's love illuminates darkened chambers, so restless weariness ceases and satisfying joys give vigor to mind and health to body, with mental and even physical health in day-by-day renewal by omnipotent grace for wholehearted seekers, rearranging the mind after the divine similitude for temples of the Holy Spirit who refresh others.MH 246.2–247.2+1

It invites those burdened by sin under Satan's rule, by condemnation, shame, suspicion, gloom, besetting sin, loneliness and spiritual danger, and those longing for righteousness and salvation.Ms 44, 1901, par. 12–13+2 Burdened, unhappy, restless sinners are invited to come and find rest through mercy and love, not to excuse or defend sin but to be saved from sins, which is the only way of rescue, laying sins, vices, folly, pride and worldliness at his cross to be saved from sins and not remain in them.Ms 44, 1901, par. 12–13+1 Those burdened by sin and longing for salvation may come without fear that God will not accept or pardon, for he welcomes them as they are and offers relief through forgiveness.GC 74.3 Sinners burdened by sin may come without first repenting, for repentance is no obstacle; his power leads to genuine repentance, his Spirit awakens conscience and makes it possible, and the broken contrite heart recognizes need of a Saviour.SC 26.1–2 Sinful, erring, weak, unworthy people are to come in faith and take his word exactly as bidden, as Israelites bitten by fiery serpents were told to look to the brazen serpent for immediate healing, looking to Jesus lifted on the cross for rest and everlasting life without reasoning how it is possible, since those who stopped to reason died.Lt 97, 1895, par. 20–21

Coming means trusting the promise exactly as spoken, with a broken and contrite heart in full assurance of faith, resting in love rather than reasoning how healing is possible, and this is a present living connection and not reliance on a past experience. GW92 432.3+4 Those who come in this trust confide even hidden sorrows, lay down self-taken burdens, look away from self to Jesus, and receive peace, love, joy, hope, grace and assurance with fears and uncertainties removed. ST Mar 17, 1887+4 Humility, confidence and perfect trust bring this rest, which is found by taking the yoke and learning meekness and lowliness in obedience. Lt 66, 1898, par. 11–14+2

Coming means deciding that one cannot still do as one pleases, surrendering personal will, ways and self-management to God's will, dying to self, consecrating self and all one has, and ceasing efforts to save self by some great thing to commend self to God. Ms 13, 1897, par. 14+4 It means leaving consequences with the Lord, accepting His terms cheerfully, giving up every worldly inducement and attraction, feeling the sinfulness of the past course, and becoming intelligent converted sons and daughters numbered with the royal family. Lt 291, 1903, par. 10–12+2 Self-justification, fear of trusting oneself to God, and struggling to maintain one's own way prevent rest, while complete surrender brings the quiet trust and perfect peace that praise, blame, disappointment and cruel treatment cannot disturb. Lt 36, 1892, par. 13+2

Coming means coming directly to Him and the Father with no human mediator, not traveling to human authorities for direction about duty, not laying burdens and perplexities on another person, and not seeking counsel, light or sympathy from priests, saints, relics, leaders, authors or fellow people. RCOC 25.2+3 He has weighed every life and temptation, knows how much each can endure, and gives strength and spiritual vitality directly to those who open the heart to Him as a child to a parent. Ms 13, 1888, par. 68–71+2 This call stands apart from scribes and Pharisees and from learned popular teachers who teach commandments of men, for He is the trustworthy humble Teacher to be learned from for wisdom unto salvation. Ms 144, 1901, par. 5+2

Coming means bringing every care, sorrow, perplexity, grief, worry, trial, affliction, sickness of body or mind, and every temporal concern to Him in prayer, laying all burdens at His feet and not taking them back. Ms 194, 1907, par. 2–3+4 It means coming to Jesus first to receive consolation from His Word and faith that removes difficulties dwelt upon, telling Him hidden sorrows rather than fretting or burdening others, and trusting Him as a present help never wearied by prayer. ST Mar 17, 1887+3 He does not lay a crushing yoke but offers to bear what is brought, and obedience requires being sure the yoke worn is His yoke of restraint, submission and obedience and not one formed for one's own neck. Ms 194, 1907, par. 2–3+3

Coming means coming just as one is, weak, helpless, sinful, erring and unworthy, without first fitting oneself, without pilgrimages or good works, falling on the Rock, repenting, confessing and being converted to receive pardon and cleansing. Lt 130, 1898, par. 6–8+4 It means looking to Jesus lifted on the cross in faith for rest and everlasting life, as those bitten were told to look to the lifted serpent for immediate healing without reasoning where the power lies, since those who stopped to reason died. Lt 97, 1895, par. 20–21+1 Repentance is not a barrier to keep the sinner back, for His Spirit awakens conscience, leads to genuine repentance, binds wounds, sympathizes, strengthens the weak, and meets the needy with mercy and love as a present help. Ms 1, 1869, par. 3–5+2

Coming means entering His school to learn from His lips, submitting to His training, studying the Word as the Bread of life, digesting its lessons to walk and work with discretion, and following His pattern rather than human wisdom or cultivated fancies and tastes. 6T 318.2+4 Accepting Him as Teacher makes mental powers clear, sharp and decisive through connection with the God of wisdom, brings the personal Saviour into practical life, represents Him in character, and qualifies the learner to repeat the invitation and lead disturbed, almost hopeless souls to Him. 6T 318.2+3 This daily learning means putting off self and putting on Christ, living under the dictation of the Spirit and the rule of Christ. Ms 31, 1897, par. 12+1

Coming creates an actual vital union and living connection, hanging the helpless soul on Him, abiding as branch in the vine, remaining with Him, inviting Him into the heart, and drawing nourishment, power and keeping by moving by faith and not by sight. Lt 38, 1893, par. 15–17+4 In this partnership He takes workers into fellowship as laborers together with God, joining them with Himself by His yoke rather than a self-made yoke of bondage, so divine influences cooperate with human agents with tested practical results. Lt 38, 1893, par. 15–17+2 Such union grows Christlike character, improves every God-given ability, shows itself in patience, kind words, kind deeds and tender spirit, and prepares a character formed for oneself that cannot be borrowed for the coming crisis. Lt 38, 1893, par. 15–17+2

Coming means seeking His counsel, wisdom and help for every perplexity, duty and emergency, asking in faith, claiming the unseen yet felt agency of the Comforter sent to abide forever, learning duty from Him and doing what He directs instead of following one's own judgment and plans. Lt 13, 1902, par. 12–13+4 It means humbling oneself before God to be lifted up, bringing Him every trial for strength with trust that prayer is heard, imitating His life and character, and turning from dependence on human advisers and desire to become great leaders. Lt 13, 1902, par. 12–13+4 The human part is to come in simple faith and accept His guidance, for faith leads to seeking and receiving. Lt 13, 1902, par. 12–13+2

Coming does not mean avoiding obstacles, for worries are laid down to rest in Him and then obstacles are faced through unselfish service, which develops spiritual strength and improves mind and talents. Ms 13, 1893, par. 17 Coming is God's own call, and answering it meets the grief that burdens Him when the weary refuse rest. Lt 108, 1896, par. 22

The rest heals every kind of ill of mind and body and spirit, bringing quiet peace of soul and conscience and mind, with comfort and hope and assurance and pardon and joy that refresh like living water.9T 124.2+4 It is the gift of the mighty Healer to those who seek him in sincerity and truth, who come weak and helpless and renouncing unbelief and self-righteousness and self-management.9T 124.2+2 It delivers from constant perplexing uncertainty and doubt by the relief of trusting that God is true and will not disappoint any comer, with full free pardon and loving acceptance.21MR 228.4+1 Coming cleanses the heart and renews the mind and satisfies need with freely offered salvation, restoring weak flawed people and freeing them from Satan's power without crushing or condemning.ST Dec 15, 1898+1

This rest is found nowhere else but in him, not in church connection or creed or excitement or amusement or wealth or human help or broken cisterns, and not apart from himself.Lt 118, 1897, par. 1–3+4 It is abiding peace and true rest of spirit having only one Source, not to be found by joining the enemy or doing his will, nor by rushing to human agencies for relief.Lt 118, 1897, par. 1–3+2 Excitement and oblivion from unnatural stimulants, indulgence of lower appetites and passions, frivolous indulgences, selfish pleasure and self-gratification mistake hilarity for strength and end in discontent and despondency, while his promise is certain because his words are true and spirit and life.Ms 66, 1899, par. 4+2 It is in Christ and received only by receiving him and yielding whole mind and soul and body to the Lord through the Holy Spirit as ever-abiding power, resting in the arms of the compassionate Saviour and laying burdens at his feet, giving the powers of being to the Saviour and keeping God's commandments.Ms 66, 1899, par. 4+3 Taking human authors and unstable words of men as exalted wisdom, especially in the education of youth, is set aside for the word of God as guide and for greater certain wisdom at command.CT 30.3

The rest is restful trust and stability and confidence in Christ, not inactivity or idleness or inattention, but joined with taking his yoke and laboring in self-denying service.SC 71.1+3 The heart that rests most fully on him is most earnest and active in serving him, yielding the will to his will until the human will becomes God's will.SC 71.1+1 That surrender brings his peace, frees the conscience from scourging for refusing God's will, and gives sweet enjoyment in loving to do his requirements with all powers on the Lord's side, entering his service in active effort and obedience rather than ease.Lt 12, 1889, par. 3+1 A yoke restrains and a burden is carried, and his yoke is easy and burden light because he submitted without complaint to obedience and service, teaching how to obey and serve.ST Jun 16, 1898 It is not idle inaction awaiting faithful servants only when labor is over and armor laid aside and tumult of battle left behind, for faithful service belongs to the Christian life in Christ's path; restlessness and complaint aggravate bodily infirmity while present blessings rightly prized bring rest to the soul.ST Nov 12, 1885+1

The rest begins eternal life here in nearness to God through complete submission and obedience, with safety and the pledge of eternal life, and continues as future glorious rest and joy for faithful workers after battle, not a heaven of inactivity.Ms 67, 1898, par. 6+4 Bearing the cross becomes light because he carries the weight, and rest in this life and the life to come depends on accepting his invitation and wearing his yoke.Ms 67, 1898, par. 6+1 The Holy Spirit gives help to form a harmonious character marked by peace and victory over self and selfishness, which human effort alone cannot achieve.Lt 55, 1902, par. 11 The invitation is a plea to receive the eternal life God gives believers, for whom he prepares a place in his Father's house, prepared for those who conquer through his cross when life's battles are past.Ms 11, 1909, par. 21+2

The promise is sure yet conditional on complying by cheerful obedience and by asking and believing, received by living faith rather than feeling, yours the moment faith grasps it.RH May 9, 1907+4 Coming includes taking his yoke and learning his meek lowly character through his Word, studying his life and words until character is formed like his, living pure and holy and free from sin with power to become God's children.RH May 9, 1907+2 Each person is called individually to seek the Lord until finding him and follow on to know his beauty, revealing grace in word and spirit and action with correct estimate of duty, trusting the promise of him who knows each character and heart and died for the world.Lt 14, 1907, par. 3+1 Lack of rest comes from being out of Christ, and even the quick to anger are to come and learn submissively rather than go sorrowing at every step, for what first seems a cross becomes a crown with light and peace and joy and anointing with gladness.RH May 9, 1907+1 Many miss it by constant busy activity leaving no time for resting quietly in God's promises, instead of mounting higher on wings of faith after the divine and conquering by obedience, relying on Christ mighty in counsel who never mistakes rather than asking fellow humans to carry burdens or give wisdom.Ms 45, 1902, par. 16–18+1

Receiving rest transforms character by the Holy Spirit, renewing mind and body, conforming the will to God's will, implanting divine virtues and making partakers of the divine nature.Lt 145, 1900, par. 3–4+4 It comes through following his example and learning his meek lowly character in daily personal experience, accepting his easy yoke and light burden of restraint and obedience and giving up self-will where it conflicts with God's.Lt 145, 1900, par. 3–4+3 Bearing the yoke brings companionship with Christ and his abiding presence in the home, with real happiness unlike amusement and self-gratification, as a clearer knowledge of him opens the whole being to heaven's healing agencies.Ms 66, 1899, par. 4+3 When the sunlight of God's love lights the darkened chambers of the soul, restless weariness and dissatisfaction cease and satisfying joys give vigor to mind and health and energy to body.MH 246.2–247.2

Rest is quiet trust under his love apart from dusty heated thoroughfares, pictured as sitting down under his shadow with great delight rather than hasty passing, lessening care and worry, giving strength for toil and conflict, and leading to praise and blessing of others.ST Jul 6, 1904+4 It is abiding rest in complete surrender, consenting to be and do only what he wills and trusting God is true, after the pattern of his own perfect peace undisturbed by praise or blame or disappointment or cruel treatment in harmony with God.ST Jul 6, 1904 It is constant peace flowing into the soul by perfect submission and obedience, treading in his meek lowly steps, which the world cannot give nor take away, becoming a living wellspring to refresh other souls.Lt 6, 1893, par. 20 Self-justification and fear of trusting self to God bar it, but trust opening heart and mind to discern the far-reaching saving character of his love makes words and actions like salt without lost savor, with rich blessings and hope and cheer, from him who lives as Saviour and Advocate with endless resources and full understanding of every perplexity.ST Jul 6, 1904+3

The rest involves both a giving by him and a finding by those who come, which he longs for every child to experience, and all should seek to understand the meaning of the invitation.Lt 210, 1899, par. 2

Rest is given to all who meet its conditions by taking his yoke and learning from him, for the yoke is restraint and obedience requiring full surrender of personal will, ways and self-management to God.Lt 8, 1901, par. 6–7+4 Taking the yoke places the comer in complete union and companionship with him as partner, owned by creation and redemption, stepping in his footprints and following him even when divine requirements oppose human will, purposes, inclinations and darling desires.Lt 8, 1901, par. 6–7+2 It restrains self-exaltation and evil practices, does not gall, and lays no heavy burden, but calls for personal response and trial, for keeping God's commandments as he kept his Father's commandments, so that service becomes pleasure rather than complaining sacrifice.Lt 8, 1901, par. 6–7+3 Those who keep wearing it, look to him, practice his lessons through his Word, and learn his meekness and lowliness find rest for their souls, peace, continual growth in grace, and his abiding presence in the home.Lt 8, 1901, par. 6–7+3

His yoke is easy and his burden light because he bore its weight on the cross at Calvary and now bears the heavier part at the worker's side.6T 247.2+4 Yoked with him to the car of duty, needful burdens of life are carried lightly with clear judgment, steadfastness of character, strength, courage and gladness, while without him they are heavy and God's work cannot be accomplished by human strength alone.6T 247.2+3 Coming means exchanging the heavy burden for his yoke, trusting him with what weighs down the tempted soul, learning from his meek and lowly heart, following his way in peace, and knowing rest in trying to please the Lord.ST Jul 22, 1897+2

His easy yoke stands in contrast to every galling yoke of oppression, doubt of his love, anxiety, human rules and Satanic sophistry, which hinder, bring bondage, and only appear fearful and heavy because Satan makes them seem so.Lt 32, 1895, par. 5+3 No yoke made by any human being should be taken on, no human authority should control his partners in God's work as though they belonged to it, no earthly tie however dear should obstruct plain duty, and no human agent should frame duties.12MR 38.4+2 Coming means laying off that yoke of oppression and believing he breaks it from the neck to bind the comer close to his heart of infinite love, and those wearing a man's yoke with controlling influence must have it broken and taken away before they can do God's appointed work.Lt 32, 1895, par. 5+2 Learning from him rather than from the master of sophistries means humbly accepting Christ as teacher, taking up the work of perfect obedience, returning to loyalty to God in keeping his holy law, and standing by the side of truth.Lt 255, 1904, par. 15–20+1

Learning is learning his meek and lowly heart, the higher education that begins the path to everlasting life, removes perplexity, lightens anxiety, and brings light, peace, joy and anointing with gladness through willing obedience and faith.CH 400.2–3+4 It subdues ambition, pride and strife, teaches humility, purity and holiness, frees from sin, gives power to become God's children and to reveal his characteristics with greater soundness in service.CH 400.2–3+2 Wearing his yoke and learning his lessons leads to self-denying service, and accepting him as Teacher is essential to leading others to him, since human learning without it cannot do so.CH 400.2–3+3

Taking his yoke means doing only the work he specifies and refusing unrelated burdens that have no special relation to God's work and that hinder work for him.5MR 70.1–3+2 It means living as a sanctified people set apart for his service so the principles of true Christianity are represented in everything undertaken, working in his lines with blessed rest in the assurance of pleasing God.5MR 70.1–3+1 Wearing his yoke and learning his meekness and lowliness brings genuine happiness and sufficient means to establish and support gospel medical missionary work in many places.CH 400.2–3+3

Wearing his yoke brings genuine happiness whose truth is to be revealed to the world, with experimental knowledge, peace and rest found by daily learning humility and lowliness in his school.Lt 299, 1905, par. 2–3+3 Taking his yoke means accepting restraint from evil and obedience in all righteousness under his meek and lowly leadership as the true and safe Commander, remaining under his control rather than choosing Satan as commander.Ms 92, 1891, par. 5+2 His words are spirit and life to be brought into mind and heart and character building, guarding against the vigilant deceptive working of the enemy, and daily lessons are to be learned with humility of heart, prayer, searching of Scripture together, willingness to be corrected, and refusal to let differences become sharp feelings, envy, evil surmising, suspicion, hatred or jealousies, but with hearts melted by his love and Jesus in the midst.Ms 92, 1891, par. 5+1 Those who accept show his meekness and lowliness at all times and in all places, turning discord into acceptable service and fitting them as messengers of comfort.Lt 112, 1908, par. 3+2

Submission to his yoke involves self-sacrifice and entire consecration of body, soul and spirit to his control, letting transforming grace renew heart and character to make fallen beings complete in him.12MR 232.3–4+2 Only the humble, obedient and childlike find it easy and do not become weary in his service, while carrying self with its defects to the front, keeping Jesus in the background, and holding truth only in the conscience leaves a person restless, dissatisfied and in conflict.Ms 57, 1903, par. 3+2 Rest comes when truth is received in the heart by the Holy Spirit, captivating the soul, renewing the mind, denying self daily and following him, manifesting tender pitying love, mercy, good fruits and the divine character as true witnesses who live over again his life.12MR 232.3–4+2 Coming therefore means dying to self, being crucified to self, laying aside self-made burdens, entering his preparatory school on earth to practice Christlike politeness, train under heavenly agencies, speak encouraging words, lift feeble hands, help one another become pure and noble, and get ready day by day for the higher school above whose tuition he has paid, including the sick in body and mind and those weighed down by grief, worry, care and perplexity who can find relief in no other human being.Lt 257, 1903, par. 14–15+2

Taking his yoke is taking up perfect obedience and choosing to leave the side of the great apostate to stand with God who is truth, a great honor needing no apology to friends, relations or the world but only glad rejoicing, since he gave his precious life to make it possible.Ms 166, 1897, par. 4–5 Keeping God's law is possible through reliance on him, for his yoke is submission, restraint and obedience learned with meekness and humility, and those joined to him find rest and peace.Lt 164, 1899, par. 10–12

The one who calls left heaven's riches and came to a world marred by the curse to lay hold of the fallen race, an infinite sacrifice made out of love for the burdened.Lt 36, 1875, par. 6–7+1 He veiled his divine nature in humanity and humbled himself in lowliness and poverty, making his humility the model to behold.Lt 46, 1901, par. 14+1 Tempted yet without sin and strengthened by God, he lived to help the burdened and then gave his life on the cross to bear guilt and give pardon, peace and rest to the soul.Lt 36, 1875, par. 6–7+2 Learning from his meek and humble character and taking his easy yoke and light burden belongs to accepting his terms, and complying by cheerful obedience brings the promised rest and makes believers an example to others.CEv 11.1–2+1 Even those too poor for schooling and destitute of learned knowledge gain through his school and the renewing Holy Spirit practical saving wisdom to speak of him and lead souls, while the most learned knowledge without that schooling is foolishness for soul-winning.CEv 11.1–2

He is the compassionate healer and Saviour who comes to restore weak and flawed people and free them from Satan's power, not to crush, judge, condemn or lay cruel burdens.ApM 31.2–32.1+2 He invites those burdened by sin to come to him as friend for rest, knowing human weakness and giving strength to humbly seeking overcomers, with centering thought and affection on him bringing true wisdom for present and everlasting good worth more than earthly riches.ApM 31.2–32.1+1 The sick in body and mind and those weighed down by grief, worry, care, perplexity and affliction cannot find relief for these deepest troubles in another human being, but laying aside self-made burdens and learning in his school they find rest for their souls because he is able to bear them.Ms 88, 1893, par. 9–13+1 Touched by human infirmity, he does not increase the burden but bears it with those yoked with him so their work becomes lighter and they labor with God, asking only a broken humble spirit.Ms 68, 1895, par. 5–6

He knows each person's character, heart, life and temptation because he has weighed them, knowing the weight of every trial and how much each can endure as surely as he who balances the mountains.Lt 14, 1907, par. 3+1 By his omnipresence he is near and abides with his followers wherever they labor even to the farthest part of the earth and will never forsake them, so every matter small or great is to be taken directly to him in full confidence with no need to imperil the soul by opening secrets of the heart to priest or minister.Ms 17, 1894, par. 14–16+1 He who died for the sins of the world offers relief from burdens that cannot be carried, lifting them in exchange for his yoke borne together, and his compassion is greater than any human being's for he alone can bear the guilt of sin so that trusting his promise brings hope.Lt 14, 1907, par. 3+2 Coming means entire submission of self and consecration of all to him as Burden-bearer and never-failing Friend, leaving consequences with the Lord and ceasing trying too hard to save self by some great thing, when the yoke and cross that Satan paints as galling and fearful become support and strength giving rest.Lt 20, 1867, par. 6–7

His meekness and lowliness make the invitation one of mercy, with his death and resurrection behind his work of reconciling people to God.ST Nov 19, 1896 His meek, lowly and sympathetic character makes him approachable to the poorest and most afflicted, and his work is to comfort the weary and heal and save rather than crush or condemn.Ms 99, 1894, par. 10+1 He is touched with human woe and ready to relieve suffering and need, choosing in his lowly life solitude over human praise and honor in fulfillment of Isaiah's prophecy in every step.Ms 99, 1894, par. 10 Learning his meekness and lowliness replaces pride, self-assurance, judgment, condemnation and anger with his character, and copying his example of love, compassion and grace reveals the sanctified life required for entrance into God's city.Ms 97, 1899, par. 24–25+2 His easy yoke and light burden are shown in that life of meekness and humility, calling followers to the same gentleness and to serve others with tenderness and self-sacrifice.Ms 97, 1899, par. 24–25+2

His invitation has rung in clear tones for ages above the world's confusion and trouble as the gospel sounding down to the present time, sent to all people.Lt 78, 1900, par. 8 It reveals the aim of his ministry and the boundless scope of his mercy and power to rescue, showing God will not let his human treasure with Christ as its head go into the enemy's ranks nor give man up to his own way to be lost without every determined effort to recover him.Lt 78, 1900, par. 8+1 Spoken with the authority of greatness in a clear distinct voice, it lays open the resources of his infinite nature, giving assurance of pardon to the guilty race for whom the life of the only begotten Son was offered, so that every reader stands on holy ground close to the living fountain of mercy and love with the Holy Spirit pressing the words upon heart and mind and no comer cast out.Lt 79, 1900, par. 14–16+1 His Spirit draws every perishing soul to take his yoke of restraint and obedience and learn his meek and lowly heart, sharing his humiliation and sufferings to share his glory, and his grace is abundant for all who willingly respond.Lt 178, 1902, par. 18–20+2 He welcomed ordinary people who gladly heard him, yearning to make them happy.21MR 372.3

Spoken everywhere he went — in the temple, in the streets, in the field, by the wayside — as he spoke of God, preached the gospel, healed the sick, scattered blessings and went about doing good, the invitation carries his tender pitying love that rebukes all selfishness and heartlessness.Lt 104, 1910, par. 11–12 His life of constant progress and unselfish service leaves the example of how to labor, with patience that never wearies and love that is never repressed, letting the light of the gospel shine on the weary, oppressed and heavy laden.Lt 104, 1910, par. 11–12

Heeding the invitation is a daily experience of consecration, obedience and communion while engaged in appointed duty, and the rest is found in daily obedience rather than in remaining in sin.Lt 248, 1899, par. 6–8+2 Coming means laying sins, vices, folly, pride and worldliness at the cross, bringing self and natural traits under the control of the Holy Spirit instead of letting one's own spirit rule like a tyrant, emptying the soul of jealousy and unsubdued self, and following the one who takes away sin.Lt 248, 1899, par. 6–8+1 It means entire submission of self with all that acceptance of the whole truth involves, consecrating self and all one has, leaving consequences with the Lord, ceasing to try to save self by doing some great thing, and resolutely and cheerfully laying hold upon the yoke and cross that Satan makes appear galling, heavy and fearful until they become support and strength that lift the bearer.Lt 20, 1867, par. 6–7+1 Those who do this daily receive rest unto the soul and share his peace and hope and joy, kept close to him while he bears the heaviest part of the load, depending on his strength and grace, abiding in him and bearing fruit through him in a continuing life of learning and obedience.Lt 248, 1899, par. 6–8+2

Ministers, conference presidents, gospel workers and medical missionary workers must first accept the invitation themselves, learn meekness and lowliness daily in his school, lie low at his feet, talk less about self and more about Jesus and his sufferings, and cast cares on him as the great burden-bearer who carries the weight of the cause so they need not feel it all rests on their own souls.20MR 135.5+2 For medical missionary workers following this prescription brings peace to the soul and power from the Saviour to reveal his character in their work and to act consistently with the name medical missionary as representatives of the great Medical Missionary.Lt 241, 1903, par. 6–8+1 Those carrying responsibilities in God's work, especially those handling sacred things and directing publishing and canvassing work, must cease looking to men for wisdom and look to Christ alone, from whom every person great or small, learned or unlearned, can receive wisdom, being yoked with Christ and daily growing in grace and knowledge of truth.STGC 55.3–56.2+1 Those who accept will not place too heavy responsibilities on any one man nor make any one human being a voice for the whole with kingly ruling authority, and the invitation given to leading men in the medical work at Berrien Springs to be saved from carrying out their own purposes was refused and interpreted as a victory over brethren to strengthen their hands, leaving them to be worked by evil angels with deceptive sophistries.Ms 140, 1902, par. 6–9+1

Parents must first come for rest, take his yoke and learn from his meek and lowly character, and by submitting to his authority and learning from him they can govern themselves and give their children sincere earnest instruction.19MR 316.5–317.2+1 Teachers and students must depend on Christ and submit to his guidance rather than trust in self-confidence, human plans or ability, so that they may serve as his representatives, joining others as learners with humility and willingness to learn from him.Lt 101, 1902, par. 4–5+1 The invitation stands apart from scribes and Pharisees and from learned popular teachers who teach the commandments of men and cannot be trusted, calling burdened workers away from them to himself as the trustworthy humble Teacher who is the greatest Teacher the world ever saw and the Son of the infinite God speaking personally to each person.Ms 37, 1894, par. 23+1 The word of God should therefore be taken as guide in schools rather than presenting inferior human authors and taking unstable words of men as exalted wisdom, and rather than permitting men taught by the enemy of truth to have the education of youth, for his words are spirit and life and greater certain wisdom is at command.CT 30.3+1 Even those too poor for schooling and destitute of learned knowledge gain through daily consecration, linking with the Great Teacher and receiving instruction from above, knowledge from the Scriptures that qualifies them to speak of Christ, becoming truly wise instead of wise in their own estimation and receiving through the renewing power of the Holy Spirit practical saving energy as soul-winners, while the most learned knowledge without learning in his school is foolishness for leading souls.Ms 37, 1894, par. 23+1

Those who come become his followers in whom the attributes of Christ are unmistakably revealed, because heeding means carefully studying the Word as bread of life, digesting the lessons every soul needs to walk and work with discretion, and laying aside cultivated fancies and tastes since no one can indulge them and still labor together with him.Ms 31, 1897, par. 12+1 Coming means putting away all boasting and self-exaltation, taking his yoke, learning of him and copying his character, revealing his meekness and lowliness of heart in conduct through conflict and trial in contrast to the spirit of the world, which gives evidence of birth into his kingdom.Lt 200, 1907, par. 7+2 The invitation calls for a life shaped by his character as people prepare to meet him, finding rest for their souls by learning from his meek and lowly heart.RH Jul 20, 1916+1

Practical heeding gives quiet trust under the shadow of his love, pictured not as hasty passing but as quietly sitting down under his shadow with great delight, turning aside from the dusty heated thoroughfares of life to rest in his love, lessen care and worry, gain strength for toil and conflict, possess his peace, enjoy his rich blessings, and comfort the soul with the hope and cheer of his promises.Ms 45, 1902, par. 16–18+2 The rest includes caring for the body and taking needed rest with the simplicity of little children, because health makes service more effective, trusting the Lord as source of efficiency, continuing in prayer, belief, thanksgiving and praise, and using rest to better learn the lessons he wants taught.Lt 229, 1904, par. 3+1 Many miss the sure promise by constant busy activity that leaves no time for resting quietly in the promises, so the soul must take hold of eternal realities, mount higher on wings of faith, conquer by obedience, stop taking on further responsibilities, give the mind rest, trust God rather than depend on people, and speak and sing to his praise.Ms 45, 1902, par. 16–18+2 He pities those worn out by long labor and heavy burdens and promises them rest.CH 253.2–3+1

Those invited are God's human agents and partners in his work, so other people must not presume to control them as if holding authority over their service to God, and controlling them as though they belonged under another person's authority violates his invitation.Ms 7, 1895, par. 2–3+2 Every church should look to God for understanding of present truth and duty instead of looking to conference presidents, ministers, or church and conference organization, because God has not placed on any man the responsibility that he alone can occupy.Ms 75, 1907, par. 2–3+1 Those engaged in the work are to be under the jurisdiction of Jesus Christ alone as head of his church, with no bond, contract or pledge signed that fetters them or binds institutions such as sanitariums to human control, and workers in institutions are to be left perfectly free as laborers together with God.Ms 93, 1903, par. 15–16+1 Coming means accepting his yoke rather than submitting to a yoke imposed by human beings, and those who receive and believe must be freed from human control so they can serve God and proclaim the truth, taking a clear stand rather than remaining neutral.STB 462.3+1

Learning of him corrects work that does not harmonize with the name medical missionary, especially charging a high price for a few minutes' work and acting just as any worldly physician, which dishonors God and bears no trace of missionary effort, and hearing his voice in this way makes connection with sanitarium work safe.Lt 46, 1901, par. 14+1 Refusing to serve unless promised a stipulated sum shows failure to wear his yoke and learn meekness and lowliness, for his own lowly poor life is the pattern for self-denial in service.Lt 46, 1901, par. 14+1

The invitation is applied to learning and serving alongside fellow believers, joining them humbly as learner and co-laborer with Jesus rather than acting as one's own supervisor, which brings rest of soul and reveals God's salvation.21MR 72.4–73.1+1 Wearing his yoke means learning his meekness and lowliness and joining with fellow believers who also need to bear it, relying on his strength to walk in his light, while refusing his yoke leaves people in darkness.21MR 72.4–73.1+1 Heeding the invitation is how all may work in his lines and be linked together, humanity with humanity, despite all objectionable features of human nature, a problem he solved by taking human nature himself and working it out in his own life.21MR 72.4–73.1+1

Heeding him means searching the heart and guarding every word written and spoken, taking his yoke and learning his meekness and lowliness to find rest of soul, a duty urgent when passing through a very special experience.Ms 5, 1906, par. 1+1 The invitation is applied to drawing closer to Jesus and examining whether one is enduring God's testing as his return approaches.Ms 5, 1906, par. 1+1

Those who have themselves found rest are to repeat the invitation to perishing souls with tender affection and brotherly regard, leading them to Christ himself and not to any human agent for the bread of life and waters of salvation.Lt 36, 1893, par. 26+2 It is to be given personally to high and low, including those in high ranks, the wealthy, educated, businessmen, men of high trust, inventive and scientific power, genius and teachers who trust in riches and neglect the soul, awakening them to account to the Judge and to things of enduring value, and to the heart-sore sick of vanity who hunger for peace and salvation.COL 229.4–231.1+1 The giving is by words and by representing Christ in character and life, with prayer, tact, wisdom, voice, influence and means, by earnest personal effort, house-to-house labor, sympathetic tenderheartedness and helping hand to straying and erring souls, not passing by or pouring gall and censure like vitriol into an open wound but pouring healing oil so heaven's light turns darkness to day.Ms 82, 1896, par. 8+1 Obeying the invitation with the whole heart makes the mental powers clear, sharp and decisive through connection with the God of wisdom, brings the personal Saviour into practical life, rolls back reproach from pure truth, and calls forth prayer and testimony for comfort and encouragement of believers.Lt 36, 1893, par. 26+1

To refuse to come is to refuse rest and life itself, leaving the soul without peace and without protection, manufacturing grievous burdens to bear and grieving Christ and the Spirit.Lt 243, 1904, par. 6–8+2 The outstretched helping hand asks why sinners will not come and find rest, and those who indulge ambition and desire to be first spoil the record, reject light, remain bound in deception, and are left to be worked by evil angels with deceptive sophistries.Lt 223, 1904, par. 7–8+1 Coming means taking the yoke and learning meekness and lowliness of heart, and the rest comes only by complying with the conditions of confessing sin, leaving the burden to roll upon the Saviour, trusting wholly in pardoning love by simple childlike faith rather than feeling, and obeying God's commands.RH Feb 28, 1907+1 The gracious call to listen and obey while mercy is still offered is the last chance of eternal life, and those who trifle with light incur heavier condemnation.Lt 223, 1904, par. 7–8+1

In every trouble, perplexity, sickness, bereavement, danger and sorrow Christ is near as never-failing refuge, comforter, shepherd and bishop of souls, and fountain of living water, bidding all cast care upon him because he cares and find consolation.Ms 157, 1904, par. 17+2 Coming is humble trust that humbles self before God, cries to him for rest and peace, clears the King's highway by prayer and confession so the Spirit comes with Pentecostal energy, and refuses to fret, complain, rebel, withdraw, or shift burdens onto fellow humans.2MR 268.2–270.2+2 Those entrusted with God's work are to bring every part of their work and every burden to him who is mighty in counsel and never mistakes, letting the Saviour lift them up when they ask in faith, rather than asking humans to carry burdens or give wisdom.Lt 13, 1902, par. 12–13+1 This rest holds firm in storm and tempest on the platform of eternal truth, while building on human foolishness, seductive arts, Satan's planning or any other foundation is building on shifting sand and leaves one adrift without reviving power.Lt 242, 1903, par. 22–23+1

Pointing the afflicted to Christ as the great Burden-bearer brings healing to mind troubled by disease and to body, for inward rest of mind in his compassionate personal care is essential to recovery.CH 329.1+2 Those pressed with urgent cares, burdens, duties and perplexities, especially the sick and discouraged in heart, are to be taught to bring all to him and trust he cares for them, directing the mind to him for rest.HRP 45.1–46.1+2 The more difficult the position and the heavier the burdens, the more he is needed.5T 444.2+1

Coming to Christ supports faithful labor with eye single to God's glory, giving peace to the soul and power from the Saviour to reveal his character, with present help in trouble, direction in duty, strength, efficiency and courage.Lt 241, 1903, par. 6–8+2 It means giving self to God, learning from his example, walking with God in humility, refusing human broken cisterns, and not gauging conduct by what others think or say.RH Aug 13, 1901+1 Taking his yoke in living experience of meekness and lowliness begins a continuing life of learning, obedience, dependence on his strength and grace, abiding and fruit-bearing, turning seeming crosses to crowns and making service a pleasure.Ms 85, 1901, par. 14–16+1

The words are to be meditated, repeated many times and prayed, especially in bodily pain, fear, perplexity and depression, as longing for salvation and a clearer view of him and loving thought of his spotless life.19MR 287.1–2+2 Telling him all fears brings shelter under his care, and bringing a sad heart to him in prayer lays all burdens on him until his Spirit gives consolation, makes him precious, relieves the mind, sweeps away clouds and lets God's love shine like sunlight, valued above all earthly treasure.19MR 287.1–2+1 Received as a wearied child rests after months of prayer for a plain path, this sweet peace only God can give keeps the heart untroubled amid great confusion and former weakness.21MR 122.1–3+1

Remaining peaceful under opposition, refusing retaliation, passion, revenge, bitterness and secret underhand working, hiding the life in him and learning forbearance brings unity, harmony and victory over insult and strife.Lt 11, 1887, par. 14+2 Heeding the call links defective, prejudiced humanity with humanity as he worked it out in his own life, uprooting strife for supremacy and self-seeking and implanting longsuffering, patience, meekness and forbearance, so laborers together with God help one another in his lines with harmony of opinion and sentiment.Lt 11, 1887, par. 14+1 Rest need not wait for heaven but is daily experience in appointed work by taking the yoke of restraint and obedience, obeying him, asking how he would act, seeking wisdom from God and committing mind and soul to his safe leading, rather than manufacturing tests and crosses for one another with hard condemning spirit.ST Sep 4, 1901+2 Each must heed for himself, for none is represented by proxy above, and coming places him as a son of God in the preparatory school on earth where tuition is already paid, to practice Christlike politeness, speak encouraging words, lift feeble hands, strengthen feeble knees and become pure, noble and fit for the higher school.Lt 257, 1903, par. 14–15+1

He honors labor, understands workers of every class, is touched by every human woe and carries burdens as Burden-bearer, giving rest, strength, grace, protection and counsel to the tired who come, without forsaking those who love him.Lt 22, 1900, par. 12–13+2 He does not promise to take his people out of the world of sin and evil or remove all dangers from the path, and it is not his will that they be weighed down with care, anxiety, fear and distrust about future want.PP 293.2–294.2+1 The call is to lay off the self-imposed galling yoke of worldly anxiety and care, exchange it for his light yoke, trust him for the future and cast all care upon him instead of fretting, murmuring and separating from the only source of strength.PP 293.2–294.2+1 Nothing should keep a person from accepting, for he alone takes away sin and gives righteousness, helping in every way the praying, watching, believing soul under temptation.Lt 111, 1902, par. 3+1

Believing brings righteousness by faith, for the burdened by sin and conflict who come just as they are, repent and confess are not rejected but forgiven, received into God's family, given grace to bear temptation, peace of conscience and rest.Lt 191, 1902, par. 1–3+2 The spiritually poor, weak, helpless and burdened exchange poverty for riches of grace and find righteousness and strength in him as surety able to save all who come, covered with the robe of his righteous character, represented before the Father while his blood pleads more powerfully than accusation.Lt 97, 1895, par. 62–63 Coming takes the place of painful pilgrimages and appeals to shrines, brings the will into harmony with God, and gives power to become children of God, receive protection and overcome as he overcame.4SP 79.1–81.1+2 Those who refuse to yoke with him and learn from him cannot receive that protection and are left exposed to destroying deception.Lt 22, 1900, par. 12–13+1

Learning his lessons cures foolish weakness and stubborn self-will, criticism, bitterness, disunion and desire to stand first in independent judgment, rooting out bitterness, humbling self, receiving counsel and bringing unity and love into daily life.Lt 9, 1892, par. 69–73+1 Complying means submitting to be led and taught how to be wise and discreet unto salvation, surrendering anxious self-management, seeking his counsel, putting him first, entering solemn bond of service, yielding mind and will to God rather than trying to gain holiness by own strength or devising.Lt 99, 1900, par. 6–7+2 The call is to the wounded pressed almost beyond endurance who need physician and helper, to turn to the stronghold, trust in his love, drink as from the fountain of living waters, and through refining furnace fires be ennobled and sanctified while his eye draws the heart to himself.Lt 8, 1886, par. 3–4+1 Such highest-value experience leads to working out salvation with fear and trembling, prepares for dwelling with him in the mansions prepared, and makes learners wise, noble and fit for pure society.Lt 8, 1886, par. 3–4+1

The same personal call reaches the individual in every emergency, whether Hattie Belden, a bereaved father, a discouraged wife, ministers' wives, food workers or Battle Creek students, showing its application to mothers entrusted with children's salvation, to those distressed for years over professed believers who do not live the truth, and to all weighed down by burden and perplexity.Lt 72, 1903, par. 7+2 To each it says bring every burden to him now, speak of mercy and love rather than dwelling on weakness and unbelief, count salvation more precious than any earthly consideration, and refuse alliances that separate loved ones whom Jesus loves from blessings he yearns to give.Lt 72, 1903, par. 7+1 Following him means surrendering self-directed wisdom, learning his meekness and humility, and showing a prayerful, thoughtful, kind spirit that seeks how to bless others.Lt 50, 1907, par. 13–16+1