For in that he himself hath
suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted. Hebrews 2 v 18
Jesus was made in every way like all of us who are of flesh and blood. He
therefore understands and empathises with our troubles and temptations, our
weaknesses and failings, our feelings and fears. He is now a merciful and
faithful high priest before God Almighty on our behalf, to plead for our help
and to intercede for our souls. He is not only atoner for our sins in His
death but He is now our chief interceder. Since He himself suffered
temptations of flesh and blood, He is able to help all of us who are being
tempted or troubled. HE IS ABLE TO HELP US IN ALL OUR UNIQUE OR DIFFICULT
OR PECULIAR CIRCUMSTANCES. He is our enabler. He is our
Ebenezer or Helper. We can expect, claim and receive divine help in
every aspect of our lives.
Though Jesus took on our lowly bodies, He is now raised on high, higher than
heaven. He is holy, blameless, harmless, separated from sinners and
undefiled. He will ensure that nobody will be able to pluck us from the
Father’s hand. He will give us laser-sharp focus and crystal-clear
clarity in all the complicated situations or complex issues of our lives.
He will help us fend ourselves from tempations to be obsessed with the seen and
material world, the temptation to test and doubt God, the temptation to
be lured away from God by the attractions and rewards that the world has to
offer. He will remind us of the appropriate Word to strengthen us
from within. If we fall, He will help us rise and walk again.
IF He does not deliver us from a temptation or trouble, He will give us grace
to help overcome or grace to bear the suffering. He is able to
present us faultless before the glory of God with exceeding joy of
victory. He will provide a way of escape in our
troubles. He sends the Holy Spirit to give us word of wisdom or counsel
on what we need to do and to comfort us. He sends His angels who could be
messengers in flesh and blood as well as spiritual beings to our
assistance. The key words to remember always in this
uni-verse is : He is able to help us. His hand is not too
short. He is not wanting in strength or power or resources or the willingness
and desire to help us. He is always ready to help
us. He is only one prayer away. He is at arm’s length. He
helps us overcome temptations from within and troubles from without.
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