He Was In Our Shoes
READ: Hebrews 5:7-8
Jeremy felt terrible. In the past two days he had lost his job, forgotten about a paper that was due, had a fight with his best friend, and was really far behind in his classes. Everyone has felt the way Jeremy did at some time in his/her life. We all know what it is like to face pressures from many different places. Because of sin, we run into many problems, temptations, troubles, and sorrows every day.
Living on earth is hard work, and no one understands that better than Jesus. After all, He put Himself in our place and experienced what we do now. Hebrews 5:7-8 says, “During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and … Although he was a son, he learned obedience from what he suffered and, once made perfect, became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him.”
A perfect example of this was the night Jesus was praying in the Garden of Gethsemane. He was about to go through more than anyone would ever know, and He would do it completely alone. He has also faced the temptations of everyday life – He knows what we are going through. What better person to help us through our struggles as Christians? He is there to help us with our troubles, no matter how big or small.
THINGS TO THINK ABOUT: What are some troubles Jesus went through on earth? How do His problems relate to ours? How can this make us feel better?
PRAYER SUGGESTIONS: Thank God for sending His only Son to the world. Ask God to help you trust Him more. Pray for others who are facing problems.