Jesus Our Great High Priest

Hebrews 4:15-16 “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.”

“You just don’t understand me!!”

I have often expressed this frustration throughout my life. All human beings display different temperaments. They have diverse likes and dislikes, different ways of handling situations, and distinctive feelings about matters. Differing life experiences and influences compound this. All these mold us and determine our responses, making it rare to find someone who can look within our heart and fully understand our needs and struggles. But Jesus, our great High Priest, understands us perfectly.

Differences Create Misunderstanding

When Dad and I were first married we quickly saw differences in our personalities. While we were more than willing to accept these differences, it has taken years to understand each other. Over time, Dad, energized by crowds and activities, recognized that I often craved quiet moments at home. These helped me to recharge for the next big social encounter. Likewise I have learned that meeting and greeting in social situations motivates and recharges Dad.  We have come to appreciate these character traits in each other, but we will not ever fully understand them in an experiential way because we are so different.

Jesus, our great High Priest, Understands us Perfectly

But I am glad to say that there is Someone who understands each of us perfectly. Not only because He is our Creator, but because He came down to our level and became one of us. Jesus, the Son of God, took on a human body and chose to live on earth experiencing all that we do as humans. He was tempted just as we are, though without sin. He suffered hardship, endured pain, experienced rejection and more. He lived life as we do, and yet He also sees into our hearts and understands our inner workings.

“You don’t understand me!” does not apply when it comes to Jesus. He formed our bodies in the womb, designated our personality traits, walks with us through every circumstance of life, and on top of that He has personally experienced the joys and trials that we encounter every day.

All of this and more is why He alone can offer the understanding and help that we need. He became the perfect source of salvation for everyone who obeys Him. Because of His life we are able to approach God confidently and receive the grace and mercy we need so desperately.

Confidently Draw Near the Throne of Grace

Good friends and family are gifts of God. Yet no matter how loving they are there will always be times when we are forced to say, “You just don’t understand me!” But this is not so with our Savior.

Jesus, our great High Priest, knows and understands the deepest places of our hearts and bids us to draw near His throne of grace confidently. Speak freely because you will not be misunderstood. And there you will find all the forgiveness, mercy, and help you need.

Love,

Mama

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