Living In The Light

June 13, True Rest In Jesus

And He said, “My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”
—Exodus 33:14 LL 175.1

Here is a giving by Christ, and on our part an acceptance of the promise, a conscious finding, a sense of relief from all perplexing doubt. Simple enough, is it not? Thus it appears. But the promise is large and far-reaching. It implies much. It means deliverance from constant, perplexing uncertainty. The word “rest” is repeated. “I will give you rest.” Learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” LL 175.2

The reason there are so many in perplexity is because they take their case into their own finite hands, and manufacture yokes that are not pleasant for them to wear. They think they understand their needs, and they worry and plan and devise, while Christ stands inviting, “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. For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light.” The yokes of human manufacture gall the necks that wear them. Christ says, Try My yoke; it is easy: lift My burdens; for they are light. LL 175.3

If you have not found that rest offered to all who will learn of Him who is meek and lowly in heart, would you not better yoke up with Christ without delay? Bear only His burdens. Do not load yourself with cares that weigh you down to the ground. Your troubles come because you are so anxious to manage matters yourself that you do not wear the yoke of Christ. LL 175.4

By some the promise of God is grasped so eagerly that it becomes their own, and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit is their experience. Others suppose that they must wait until they become worthy. To these I would say, Never, never, will you become worthy. If this were possible, the Prince of heaven need not have come to our world. But by taking our human nature, He declared to the heavenly universe that He united humanity to divinity, in order that men and women might stand on vantage-ground and be once more tested and tried. Through the sacrifice and merits of the Redeemer, humanity is made a partaker of the divine nature; but he must act his part by cooperating with the One who has promised.— Review and Herald, April 25, 1899. LL 175.5

Further Reflection: : What heavy burden are you willing to give God today? LL 175.6