[Faith-talk] FW: [TheLadyPeachMinistries] Jesus Understands

[Eric Calhoun]

Original Message: 
From: Saji Abraham Chandy <sajixs at yahoo.com>
To: Biju <biju_c_2000 at yahoo.com>
Subject: [TheLadyPeachMinistries] Jesus Understands
Date: 
Mon, 10 Aug 2009 01:17:28 -0700 (PDT)



 
 Jesus Understands What You Are Going Through   
  
Hebrews 4:15 
>15For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our
weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin.  
Do you sometimes wonder if God really knows what it is like to be poor,
rejected by people or sick with aches and pains. Perhaps you are asking,
"Does God really understand what I am going through?" 
 
My friend, Jesus was no stranger to emotional or physical pains, poverty
or hardships. He was born into a poor family. He had a smelly manger for
His birthplace. (Luke 2:7) From an early age, as a carpenter, He knew all
about working hard with His hands, standing on His feet all day long and
returning home with aches in His body. 
 
The religious leaders of His day made life difficult for Him. They
challenged His authority (Matthew 21:23) and tested His teachings. (Matthew
19:3) They also called Him a glutton, winebibber, friend of tax collectors
and sinners (Matthew 11:19), and blasphemer. (Mark 2:7) 
 
They said that He was demon-possessed and mad (John 10:20), put Him on
the spot when they brought an adulterous woman to Him (John 8:2-11),
attempted to stone Him (John 8:59, 10:31-39) and accused Him of perverting
the nation. (Luke 23:2) 
 
Have you been chased out of your home because of your Christian beliefs?
Jesus understands what you are going through. He was chased out of His own
hometown. (Luke 4:29) Have you been rejected by someone you love? Jesus
also experienced the pain of being denied by a loved one (Luke 22:54-62)
and betrayed by one considered close to Him. (Luke 22:47-48) He also knows
all about the sickness you are suffering because He bore your sicknesses
and pains on the cross. (Isaiah 53:4) 
 
Jesus certainly understands all that we are going through because being
born fully Man, He was "in all points tempted as we are". He endured His
sufferings for our sakes, so that we can have His peace and the anointing
to rise above the troubles we are facing! 
  
 
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