Hebrews 4:15 15For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin.
Imagine meeting the new politician who is to represent your district or neighborhood
only to discover that he is not familiar with your neighborhood’s
needs and problems. You will wonder, “Can this guy really represent us? Does
he know anything about our living conditions? Is he familiar with the various
challenges that families here are facing? Can he help me get my child into one
of the schools here?” I am sure that you would prefer someone who truly understands
your challenges to represent you!
In the same way, I am so glad that right now at the Father’s right hand, we
have someone who came as a Man to redeem us, and who fully understands what
man goes through. When Jesus walked on earth, He went through every human
emotion so that He could identify with us in all points. Jesus is God, but He is in
the Father’s presence as a Man, representing us.
My friend, you may feel that no one understands your struggles. Listen, while
this may be true of man, it is not true of Jesus. He knows exactly what you are
going through and He can sympathize with your weaknesses because He was “in
all points tempted as we are, yet without sin”.
None of us have been tempted in all points. But God allowed Jesus to be
tempted in all points so that He can understand and identify with the struggles
of every single person on this earth. He can be touched by our humanity — our
weaknesses, tears, disappointments, griefs... all points!
There is no trial, difficulty, challenge or temptation that you face that Jesus
cannot identify with. My friend, the moment you go through it, right there and
then, He feels it too. That is the kind of representative you have in Jesus! That is
the love of God so that you will draw near to His throne of grace (not judgment)
to find mercy and grace in time of need! (Hebrews 4:15–16)
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