Perhaps you watched the Super Bowl ad that drew both raves and criticism. Or any of the other videos urging people to take a fresh look at Jesus. If not, check out hegetsus.com. I find them fresh and compelling.

Of course, Jesus indeed gets us. As the writer of Hebrews explained, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who have been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. Let us then approach God’s throne with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

In other words—He gets us.

Jesus faced temptation, no different than you and me. He identifies with us in our struggles and failures. Jesus understands our lack of resolve and periods of despair, and still he’s 100% in our corner.

This allows us to pray with confidence, to go searching for mercy and grace with hopefulness. No locked doors or stiff arms await. Only the patient, comprehending Son of God who suffers alongside you and me.

He get us. What an amazing thought to rest our souls in today.

Hebrews 4 in reading the Bible in 2023

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