How do we know Christ is a willing Savior?

The willingness of Christ to save is a repeated theme in the gospel accounts. In Mark 2, the faith of the paralytic's friends not only brings him physically to Jesus, but it underscores the depth of Jesus's compassion and willingness to forgive sin. He says, 'Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest' (Matthew 11:28). This invitation reinforces His nature as a humble and gentle Savior. Those who are drawn by the Father to recognize their sin and need will find Christ waiting with open arms, ready to lift their burdens.