07-20-2010, 08:27 PM
Scripture: Hebrews 4:15
For 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. .
Have you ever poured your heart out to someone but felt worse afterwards because you knew that no matter how hard you tried to express your feelings, that person just did not understand?
True understanding and empathy come when the person you are sharing a personal problem with has lived through the same type of situation. When you are hurting and you receive encouragement from those who have experienced similar trauma, it is very comforting.
You know they understand how you are feeling because they are dealing with the same type of pain. A close bond can formed between you because you share similar experience.
When we think of the sufferings that Christ endured here on earth, we are comforted that He understands our sufferings. No one was more rejected, ridiculed, misunderstood, and alone than Jesus. Even though He was fully God, He was also fully man.
Jesus dealt with the same emotions and temptations in His flesh just as we do, yet He was without sin. But Jesus never focused on His own pain; His concern and compassion were for the people.
When you remember these things in your weakest moments, you would know that you are never alone.
Are you hurting today? Maybe you feel as though no one really understands or even cares. Jesus says “come boldly to the throne of grace” and there you will find help in your time of need.
Come boldly today and seize the mercy and grace that are freely given by Jesus. His sufferings were for just this reason, so that we can all pour out our hearts to the One who truly understands and the only One who can truly help us. He loves you, He understands you, and He will help you.
Prayer: Lord, I am glad to know that You know how I feel and understand my pains. Scriptural Reading: Hebrews 4:11-16
For 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. .
Have you ever poured your heart out to someone but felt worse afterwards because you knew that no matter how hard you tried to express your feelings, that person just did not understand?
True understanding and empathy come when the person you are sharing a personal problem with has lived through the same type of situation. When you are hurting and you receive encouragement from those who have experienced similar trauma, it is very comforting.
You know they understand how you are feeling because they are dealing with the same type of pain. A close bond can formed between you because you share similar experience.
When we think of the sufferings that Christ endured here on earth, we are comforted that He understands our sufferings. No one was more rejected, ridiculed, misunderstood, and alone than Jesus. Even though He was fully God, He was also fully man.
Jesus dealt with the same emotions and temptations in His flesh just as we do, yet He was without sin. But Jesus never focused on His own pain; His concern and compassion were for the people.
When you remember these things in your weakest moments, you would know that you are never alone.
Are you hurting today? Maybe you feel as though no one really understands or even cares. Jesus says “come boldly to the throne of grace” and there you will find help in your time of need.
Come boldly today and seize the mercy and grace that are freely given by Jesus. His sufferings were for just this reason, so that we can all pour out our hearts to the One who truly understands and the only One who can truly help us. He loves you, He understands you, and He will help you.
Prayer: Lord, I am glad to know that You know how I feel and understand my pains. Scriptural Reading: Hebrews 4:11-16