Tempted like us
Today's focusOur great high priest was tempted in every way as we are, yet without sin, so we can come boldly to the throne of grace for mercy and help.
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14Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. 15For 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. 16Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
Reflection
When you face the weight of temptation or the weariness of your own weaknesses, it is easy to feel that God is distant or disapproving. However, this passage reveals that you have a "great high priest" in Jesus, the Son of God, who has "passed into the heavens." He is not a distant ruler who is indifferent to your struggles. Instead, He is "touched with the feeling of our infirmities." He understands the pressure of your trials because He was "in all points tempted like as we are."
Because Jesus faced these same battles "yet without sin," He stands as a perfect bridge between you and God. You do not need to hide your "time of need" or approach Him in fear. Instead, the scripture invites you to "come boldly unto the throne of grace." At this throne, you will not find judgment, but you will "obtain mercy, and find grace to help." In every struggle, you can "hold fast" to your faith, knowing your Savior truly understands your heart.
AI-written reflection on the passage above. Let Scripture itself be the main thing.
Reflect
What struggle or temptation do you need to bring boldly to the throne of grace today?
Pray
Jesus, my great high priest, you understand my weakness because you faced temptation too. I come boldly to your throne of grace. Give me mercy for my failures and help in my time of need.