SEP 21

Hebrews 4:15
Memorise Hebrews 4:15
“was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin”

One of the things which the Jews valued most about their religion was the fact that it had a High Priest. In this portion of Scripture, Paul showed that the Christian’s High Priest is the Lord Jesus Christ and He surpasses the Aaronic priesthood. He made it possible for us, the saints of God, to come boldly before His throne of grace. Since the time the Levitical law was given, this was not possible as only the High Priest could come into the Holy of Holies once a year, and with much fear and trembling. Moreover, our Lord and our great High Priest went into heaven, and is now making intercession for us at the mercy seat.

Our High Priest is not cold and unfeeling. We have one who is qualified to sympathize with us in our difficulties and problems of life. We can always look to Him for aid and support. Christ knows and understands because He was also subjected to all kinds of sufferings and afflictions. What we undergo, He had undergone. He is, therefore, able to understand us. He was tempted, he was persecuted, he was poor, he was despised and humiliated. He suffered bodily pains; he endured great sorrows and a most cruel death.

Thus we can be sure that He feels for us in all our trials of life. He, who knows our thoughts, without us having to verbalize all our feelings. He knows what we are going through, especially when we go to Him in prayer. The great difference is that Christ is without sin. He was the sinless Son of God who suffered for the sinners of the world, you and me.

Application – Dear teen, do you know that Christ understands us more than anyone in the world? Yes, even your nearest and dearest to you may sometimes not completely understand you. But Christ who is also the all- knowing God, who was touched with the feelings of our infirmities, is only a prayer away. When we feel so ashamed of ourselves for our sins, yet He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins. He will not chide and add more humiliation as unthinking friends sometimes do. He hears our cries and we can confidently cry to Him when we are surrounded with shame and sorrows. Have you experienced any break of friendship? He will heal your broken heart. Yes, Jesus cares! 

Thought: “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning” (Psalm 30:5).
Prayer: Lord, let me go to You in prayer as I face the ups and downs of life, trusting You always to see me through.