There is
no trial, difficulty or challenge we face today that our Lord Jesus cannot
identify with. The moment we experience a trial, right there and then, because
He “was
in all points tempted as we are”, He feels it too and is able to
sympathise with our weaknesses.
Compassion With Action
Hebrews 4:15
15For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathise with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin.
15For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathise with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin.
His
compassion for you is the same compassion He felt for the widow at Nain when He
saw the body of her only son being carried out of the city gate to be buried.
(Luke 7:11–15) It must have been terrible for her to experience the death of
her only son after having already experienced the death of her husband. What a
horrible thought to be left all alone in the world with no means of support!
When Jesus saw her, He was moved with compassion and said to her, “Do not weep.”
Now,
some religious leaders might also be moved to approach her, but only to say,
“Look, sister, something is terribly wrong. Your husband died. Now, your only
son has died. You must find out what is wrong. You better ask God what sin you
have committed. Or perhaps there is a curse in your life that needs to be
broken.”
Isn’t it
beautiful that Jesus didn’t extend more confusion or condemnation towards her?
He only extended His compassion to her, telling her, “Don’t weep.” This same
Jesus will also come to you when you are most distraught and say, “Don’t cry.”
And
Jesus’ sympathy does not stop at “Oh, you poor thing! I am so sorry about what
has happened to you.” No, His sympathy will move Him to give you the miracle
you need in your life. That is why He raised the widow’s son back to life!
Beloved, know
that He who is seated at the Father’s right hand today understands what you are
going through and sympathises with your weaknesses. Not only that, He will
breathe life into your dead situation and turn it around for your good!
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