Been There, Done That

Jesus understands what you're going through right now. Whatever it is. Hebrews 4:14-16 (Message) tells us so: "Now that we know what we have - Jesus, this great High Priest with ready access to God - let's not let it slip through our fingers. We don't have a priest who is out of touch with our reality. He's been through weakness and testing, experienced it all - all but the sin. So let's walk right up to him and get what he is so ready to give. Take the mercy, accept the help."

Jesus understands what you're going through right now in your life. When he came to earth in human form, he had human feelings and human emotions. He was hungry, thirsty, sad, tired, tempted, frustrated, angry, and many other things. He was God the Son, but in human form. Because he walked the earth in human form, he knew - and knows today - what you are going through as a human being. He's been there. He's done that.

This is good news for all of us, just as is stated in the verses above. Jesus is not out of touch with your reality. He's been through weakness and testing. He feels your hurt. He knows your pain. So take whatever you are feeling, no matter how bad or messy or ugly or negative it is, just take whatever you are going through right now, and give it all to him. Let Jesus bear your burdens and your concerns. He's strong enough for the job. He's got the experience. He's been there and done that. Give him your hurt and your pain, and take his mercy and help in return. You'll never regret it. Ever.