Does Jesus Really Understand Me? – Hebrews 4:15
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For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathise with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. (ESV)
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Jesus Knows Our Weakness
We all have weaknesses. Sometimes it’s physical – our bodies ache, break down, and wear out. Other times it’s emotional or spiritual – we’re tempted, discouraged, or weighed down by guilt. Weakness is part of being human in a fallen world.
And here’s the comfort: Jesus doesn’t look on from a distance. He has shared our humanity. He knows what it is to be tired, hungry, pressed by temptation, and surrounded by suffering.
I love the line in the classic Christmas Hymn O Holy Night:
“He knows our need, to our weakness is no stranger.”
Jesus knows your need; he was born into the world to deal with your greatest need.
Jesus Faced Temptation
Hebrews tells us that Jesus was “tempted in every respect as we are.” That doesn’t mean he faced every single scenario we could imagine, but it does mean he experienced the full weight of testing and temptation. And yet, unlike us, he never sinned.
That matters. If Jesus had sinned, he’d need a Saviour just like us. But because he stood firm, he’s qualified to be our great High Priest – spotless, holy, able to represent us before the Father.
Jesus Truly Sympathises
Sympathy isn’t just “feeling sorry.” It’s sharing in someone’s experience. Jesus doesn’t just imagine our struggles; he’s entered into them. That’s why he can deal with us gently. He knows our frailty, and he doesn’t condemn those who come to him in faith. Instead, he offers mercy and help.
So, does Jesus really understand you? Yes. Whatever weakness or temptation you face, he’s been there. And because he overcame, he can lift you up and carry you through.
Reflection
Heavenly Father, thank you that Jesus knows my weakness and sympathises with me. Help me trust him in temptation and find strength in his victory. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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