Thoughts for another day

March 8, 2012

Today's verse: Heb. 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. KJV)

(Pls. read the above before you read further. Thanks)

For the times when I fear I can't be holy and I need to indulge in pleasure however fleeting it be, this Scripture comes as dew on parched earth and tells me that Jesus Christ, though God came to us with all the frailties we possess, no different from any of us, except sin.  He was human in every respect: He felt pain and anguish; I'm sure He enjoyed a good laugh once in a while; He could weep and smile and be happy just like any of us.  In every respect He was like us, tempted and tired too, but He didn't choose to respond the way we do, rather He chose the response His Father gave.

Just as we see above, Jesus would've definitely suffered from the diseases that afflicted men at that time and therefore he knew the suffering of the people.  His Own closeness to God, both in Spirit and physically (He sought to be with His Father in prayer whenever possible even sacrificing His sleep sometimes) must've kept Him safe from every malady and through Him, many people with various sicknesses, both bodily and spiritually, were healed by Him.

Hence, we can confidently say that we too can be like Him for He is our Fore-runner and our Ideal.  He is the One we follow.  He left His glory behind so we could confidently approach Him always and be assured of His saving help and cure.  Just turn today to Him and surrender all you have and sure enough, He who is our High Priest at the right hand of God, will grant His Grace, strengthening us and keeping us in all our ways.