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“For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and may find help in time of need.” Hebrews 4:15&16 (NAS)
What a beautiful section of Scripture! It is very reassuring to understand that when we are tempted and when we sin we have a “high priest” who understands. Jesus can have compassion for us because He knows the weakness we carry in our human flesh. He also is human, and although He never sinned, He can relate to our struggles in the flesh because He came in the flesh!
Since we know Jesus understands our temptations, we can be confident approaching God for help and forgiveness. He can relate, He isn’t going to condemn, He is going to have compassion on us. He is going to help us in our time of need.
Because Jesus has lived on this earth He relates to our circumstances. If a woman suddenly discovers she has breast cancer, who do you think she would go to for encouragement? Would she confide her fears and anxieties to a young single athletic man with out any health problems? Or would she find a lady who has survived the disease and entrust her feelings, thoughts, and concerns to her? She would find the woman who has been there and can relate to her circumstances. Anyone else might offer “good intentions” advice, or even look down on her, but with the woman who has been there, she can be confident that lady will understand.
Jesus has been here. Even though He never sinned, He was tempted in all areas of humanity, yet He remained faithful. Since He has been here, He understands what we go through; because He understands He is full of compassion and mercy. Therefore, we can rest assured that when we struggle and need help He is ready, willing, and able to come to our rescue. No need to hide, or feel ashamed, just run into His arms, He understands!
Meditate on the things of God!
Love,
Tracy Finney
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