Hebrews 4:15-16
“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are - yet was without sin. Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and grace to help us in our time of need.”
It’s interesting that so many people feel God doesn’t connect with humanity. Humanity hasn’t changed. It’s been struggling with the same issues since the beginning of time. Selfishness, greed, lust, anger, and resentment have all been lurking in the hidden parts of our hearts since we could speak. Since Jesus was perfect we often feel He must not be able to understand what we’re going through. Sure, Jesus may not be able to associate with the feeling of spiritual failure, however He did and still can associate with the weaknesses we face.
Jesus did not have a place to lay his head. Are we not to think the temptation to envy the opulent lives of others existed? Jesus was not married. Are we not to believe He was not tempted to desire after another woman, or possibly the temptation to get married and have kids of His own?
Jesus understands what we go through in our darkest moments - and THAT is why we should so openly come to him. Because He desires to give us mercy and grace and help us in our time of need. He does not desire to judge us and condemn us. His desire is always assistance and restoration. The quicker we’re able to comprehend and accept the character of Jesus the quicker we’ll desire a greater relationship with Him - feeling welcomed and not shunned.
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