-November 8, 2024-
Good morning beloved, happy Friday,
“For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was tempted as we are, yet without sin.”
(Hebrews 4:15).
We all have weaknesses, sins, flaws, and shortcomings. There are trials and temptations everywhere everyday. We can face them all by the grace of God. We have a Great High Priest, Jesus Christ, who intercedes for us.
Jesus sympathizes and empathizes with us; He feels for us and with us. He knows what we are going through, especially because He went through the full range of human emotions while here on earth. He knows how to comfort, encourage, and strengthen us, just when we need it most.
In particular, He was tempted by the devil, yet He never sinned nor could He sin; He felt pain in the beatings He received and the agony He went through on the cross; He felt sorrow, weeping on at least three occasions; He experienced homelessness, and had but one outer garment; He was tired, hungry, and thirsty.
Our Savior is thus able to feel with us in what we are going through. He knows, He cares, He loves. He is our shoulder to cry on, and desires that we cast all our burdens on Him. He is a Friend that sticks closer than a brother.
The anonymous hymn writer wrote, “Our Great High Priest is sitting at God’s right hand above, for us His hands uplifting, in sympathy and love: Whilst here below, in weakness, we onward speed our way; In sorrow oft and sickness, we sigh, and groan, and pray.”
May we draw near to Jesus and tell Him all about our troubles. He will always listen, feel with us, and help through them. Have a blessed day. Stay safe and healthy.
Run to the One who really knows how you feel, and you will feel His presence and His power.
Dean
Dean Allen's Daily Devotional 