He is able to help

"For in that he himself hath suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help them that are tempted" (Hebrews 2:18).

The Lord Jesus was not a priest on earth, for he was not of the tribe of Levi, but of the tribe of Judah,

But since God called him to the priesthood by his own head in the clarity of the universe, and all things with glory and honor and majesty and splendor. He satisfied the heart of God the Father when he was on earth, and God eats every day.

And why should we not be fed? And now behold, he fills heaven, and will return again to fill the whole universe with the glory of God. This is the glorious one who was called to the priesthood. What a helper and helper! He walked this path continually. He wept at the tomb of Lazarus (John 11:35; Luke 4:2; John 4:7). He was “tempted in every way just as we are, yet without sin” (Heb. 4:15). He was without refuge, and had no place to turn (Lk. 9:58).

Because He was tempted in every way except sin, He can help and deliver us. Not only does He deliver us, but Hebrews 4:14-16 tells us that He has compassion for us: “Since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast the confession. A high priest is unable to.” who sympathizes with our weaknesses, but was tempted in every respect as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find help in time of need.”

And the Lord Jesus in this ministry as our authorized High Priest, is our representative and helper, and he sympathizes and sympathizes with us. Who can sympathize with us more than “Jesus”

(in his humanity), “the Son of God” (in his divinity). This perfect man is “God over all, blessed forever” (Rom. 9:5).

This is beyond human comprehension, but it is true. And then faith steps in to hold this truth. He is human in all that he is human, and God in all that he is God. He is compassionate and merciful, and we can easily talk to Him. Prepare to talk to Him while you go to work, or in your bedroom, or in your bed, or in a meeting; in fact, in any situation, day or night.

By Bob Costin