The Beauty

Hebrews 10

For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin. Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

Remember a few days ago how we talked of suffering, and the reason for it? 

Jesus suffered and therefore he has sympathy for our weaknesses.  He was tempted in ALL things just as we are, without sin.  He was God in the flesh, one to whom we can relate to, and one to whom we can bow before, for mercy.

That’s the beauty of our Savior.  He’s not just a man or a friend who’s suffered like we do; therefore, he can cry with us.  It’s nice to have friends like that. 

But Jesus is more than that.  He suffered, he experienced life on earth, and yet he walked in the knowledge and truth of knowing he was God’s son and he conquered all temptation to sin.

The beauty of our Savior is that he comes alongside us to comfort us and offer mercy, BUT he extends his hand of grace to take us through these sufferings and pain unscathed by bitterness and wrath, into his glory.

Our friends on earth can sympathize, offer mercy, and lend a hand…but only Jesus can elevate us to his throne of grace and heal our broken hearts.

What a friend we have in Jesus!