After writing this morning that Jesus cares for us, I came across the blog post, “He is Able to Sympathize” by Erik Raymond:
When I read a passage like the one above [Heb. 4:15] I am driven to the gospels to analyze the context of some of the days within the context of Christ’s earthly ministry. I am left with an open mouth and enriched praise when I consider that Jesus was under no obligation to become a man and deal with the junk that comes as a result of our sin in this fallen world. He did this because he loves his Father. Jesus is loving his Father as he is loving his sheep.
Consider this small sampling of what Jesus went through:
He was homeless (Matt. 8.20)
His family thought he was crazy (Matt. 12.46; Mk. 3.21; Jn. 7.5)
His best friends turned their back on him (Matt. 26.56)
One of his closest confidants sold him to be killed for pocket change (Matt. 26.46-50)
He stood face to face with the devil and endured all of his demonic tricks (Luke 4.1-13)
He dealt with death (Jn. 11.1-45)…
Jesus is a better Savior than we think him to be.…
Read the rest of He is Able to Sympathize.
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