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 find grace to help us in our time of need.Hebrews 4:15-16
It is human nature for us to gravitate toward people we can relate to. Think about most of your friends. You all share the same perspective of life and can identify with each other's experiences. Whether it's connecting with the depths of our pain or celebrating in our success, we value the ability of others to understand what we are going through.
No matter how great your friends are, none of them can understand you better than Jesus can. He has the ultimate ability to relate to us on all cylinders because lived a life full of the same experiences that we face today, yet he did it perfectly.
Christ's experiences allow us to share a deep connection with him. He understands our battles with temptation as well as our frustrations with isolation. We don't have to deal with the issues of life alone because Jesus is able to sympathize with our weaknesses.
Don't get flustered about your flaws or hammered about your hang-ups. Once we confess our struggles to Jesus, he will unload his strength and grace in our lives. Our connection with him gives us the confidence we need to know that he can relate to all of our struggles.
A Prayer for Today
Lord, I am so thankful that you fully understand the struggles that I deal with in life. I place all of my sins at your feet knowing that I have total access to your grace. Help me to accept your forgiveness and live in confidence that you sympathize with my weaknesses. Today Lord, let this prayer mean loads to someone out there who is calling on you. In Jesus' name, Amen.
