Day 24 God Understands Me
Hebrews 4:15 (The Message)
We don't have a priest who is out of touch with our reality.
Now that is a good word!!!!!! Jesus Christ is our High Priest. (See the previous verse.) He is in touch with my reality and your reality!! That is so good to know when we are going through difficult things.
When you stop to think about it, Jesus was rejected, dragged into court and lied about, spit upon---people wanted to murder Him, they emotionally abused Him and physically abused Him, etc. I would say that He does understand what we are going through because He went through it all first.
Okay, now that we know that, go on to the next verse:
He's been through weakness and testing, experienced it all—all but the sin.
Can you imagine?? Jesus did not sin when all of that was done to Him and He was a man just like us at the time.
· Hebrews 2: 14 says:
Because God’s children are human beings—made of flesh and blood—the Son also became flesh and blood. For only as a human being could he die, and only by dying could he break the power of the devil, who had the power of death.
· Philippians 2:7 (New Living Translation)
Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave
and was born as a human being.
When he appeared in human form.
· Hebrews 2:17
17 Therefore, it was necessary for him to be made in every respect like us, his brothers and sisters, so that he could be our merciful and faithful High Priest before God. Then he could offer a sacrifice that would take away the sins of the people.
He became a man so He could understand what we are going through and have mercy and grace for our situations. Oh Jesus, thank You!!
So whatever you are going through today, know that Jesus is aware of it, He went through it Himself so He understands it, and …….. here’s the best part---are you ready???
He is bringing you right on through it!! Jesus suffered at the cross for you, but it didn’t stop there. He came through the cross and was victorious!!! That’s His wonderful plan for you too---to have victory over your circumstances!! So don’t let go…..hold steady….take His hand and move with Him.
Today’s Assignment:
1. Read the scriptures below so that you will understand that Jesus was a man who experienced all the things that we do:
Matthew 26:37 He knew stress
Luke 2: 40 He grew in His body
Luke 4:2 He was hungry
Luke 8: 23 He needed sleep
Luke 24: 39 He had a physical body
John 4:6 His body got tired
2. Spend some time thinking about how Jesus endured all of life’s situations – not only His but all of yours – and yet came through victorious!!
Read 2 Corinthians 2: 14
Thank Him! Thank Him! Thank Him! You can wave good-bye to those adverse circumstances in your life!!
I encourage you to stay close to God through these “meetings.” He promises to bring you right on through in victory!!!
Prayer:
Father, I am so glad that You understand me and what I am going through. I am extremely glad that You are here with me right now. I don’t have to be afraid. I don’t have to be weary. I don’t have to be depressed because you and I are on a journey. We are on our way to victory!! Thank You, my Father!! Amen.
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