I once overheard this comment about a person who was always critical: "The trouble with him is that hes forgotten what its like to be human!" How easily we forget our past struggles and become unsympathetic toward those who are struggling today. But theres one who hasnt forgotten what its like to be human Jesus.
In Hebrews 2:9-18, we "see" Jesus humanity more fully. As a man, He was able by Gods grace to experience death in our place. And during His earthly life Jesus was made perfect through His sufferings (v.10). But theres more. "Both [Jesus] who sanctifies and [we] who are being sanctified are all of one." Because of this oneness, Jesus is not ashamed to call us brothers and sisters (v.11).
In a body like ours, Jesus lived, worked, and overcame every obstacle, so He knows what its like to be one of us. Having passed through all these experiences without sinning, He then went to heaven and is now our approachable High Priest at the throne of grace (vv.17-18; 4:14-16).
We all need someone who knows what its like to be human yet has limitless power to help us overcome our human weaknesses. Jesus is that one. He longs to hear us speak His name and ask for His help. Joanie Yoder
God lived as a man, as one of us,
And understands our need for grace;
He is not distant nor detached
From all the trials that we face. Sper
READ: Hebrews 2:9-18
No one understands like Jesus.