For since He Himself was tested and has suffered, He is able to help those who are tested. – (Hebrews 2:18, HCSB)
And now He can help those who are tempted. He is able to help because He Himself suffered and was tempted. – (Hebrews 2:18, ERV)
Since He has also been tested by suffering, He can help us when we are tested. – (Hebrews 2:18, VOICE)
Because Jesus was tempted in every way, and He suffered beyond what we can even begin to fathom, He understands and knows how to help us when we struggle. It is easy to fall into the trap of thinking that we are completely alone in the midst of struggle or suffering, but the truth is, God is always near. Jesus is ever moving on our behalf. The challenge is to slow down, seek the Lord, and simply sit in His presence. He is faithful to meet us in our seeking, and will hold us up and lead us through the trials that we face. May we ever seek the Lord, for He is faithful, and He will help, hold, and lead us so that we may navigate every difficulty that comes our way.
No matter what comes,
God already knows;
How to best help us,
In His strength, we grow.
Through great temptations,
Or true suffering;
God will be faithful,
Grace and strength He brings.
So, rise up and seek,
Each time you shall find;
More than imagined,
His love does exceed.
Lean into Jesus,
No matter what comes;
He’s present to help,
The great Holy One.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that You are gracious and kind, and that You understand every trial and suffering that we endure. Thank You that because You have suffered and been tempted in every way, You are able to help and strengthen us to navigate all things. Forgive us for our fears and doubts. Teach us to trust You in all things and at all times. Show us how to love those around us as You do, so that they too may come to know Your strength and help and hope in all things. May many come into a lasting relationship with You. Be glorified O God, as we seek You and trust You in all things and at all times, for in You, there is peace and hope and strength. Amen.
© Shannon Elizabeth Grabrick and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present
Whether it is favorable or unfavorable, we will obey the Lord our God, to whom we are sending you, so that it will go well with us, for we will obey the Lord our God. – Jeremiah 42:6
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