Hebrews 4:15 "For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin."
Have you ever wondered if The Lord really understands what you are going through? When you are dealing with rejection, loss, being misunderstood...have you ever felt alone? Beloved, you are not alone..and your Savior was no stranger to hardships. He understands the deepest pain.
The religious leaders of Jesus day challenged His authority (Matthew 21:23), and they tested His teachings (Matthew 19:3). They called Him a glutton, a wine bibber, a friend of tax collectors and sinners (Matthew 11:19), and a blasphemer (Mark 2:7). They said He was demon possessed and mad (John 10:20). They put Him on the spot when they brought an adulterous woman to Him ((John 8:2-11). They attempted to stone Him (John 8:59 and 10:31-39). They accused Him of perverting the nation (Luke 23:2).
When you have been ridiculed because of your belief, Jesus understands. When you feel as though you are standing alone...He is standing with you...and IN you! When you've been rejected, Jesus understands the experience of being denied by a loved one (Luke 22:54-62). He also understands about the sickness you may be suffering..because He bore your sickness on the cross (Isaiah 53:4). He knows the pain of betrayal, as He was betrayed by one close to Him (Luke 22:47-48).
Our precious Lord and Savior certainly understands all that we are going through. He endured much in His own life here on earth. He endured much in His own death...but beloved, He came that we might have life..and have it in abundance. He came that we might be able to walk in peace..no matter the storm surrounding us.
We can not only be comforted by the life that Jesus lived..we can be inspired by the example He is to us...not only in a his life..but in His death, burial and resurrection. He was victorious in all things...and we are in Him!