Aquainted with Grief

For we do not have a High Priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.  Hebrews 4:15-16

My soul is there sorrow and sadness and is your heart heavy? Look up and see Jesus. Are you His this morning? Remember then that He was left alone, despised and rejected by all. A man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. Let me repeat He was very familiar with grief.

He understands what it feels to sorrow and be overwhelmed with sadness and loss. He also had great compassion for the people who did not respect or esteem Him. They were like like sheep without a shepherd, yet He pitied those that wanted nothing to do with Him.

Now my soul observe your Lord. When that dark hour of great suffering and dread arrived, hear Him pray, “Father forgive them for they do not know what they are doing.” My soul let this fill your heart, for in your deepest sin and ignorance, while He suffered in agony, your sinless God and Savior pleaded for your eternal life and the forgiveness of your sins as He was dying on the cross.

Sad, despairing soul follow your God and Master now. He understands very well your sorrows and is acquainted with your grief. He is faithful and will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear and has provided a way of escape. He knows the way out. Lay your great burden aside now and trust and follow Him. Jesus overcame and is in heaven now and He will show you the way.

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