Our Time Of Need

Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will perish by following their example of disobedience.

For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.

Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

Hebrews 4:11-16

Wouldn’t it be nice if life was just one recipe after another, and all we had to do was follow them?

Life is not so simple. We can’t just follow a few easy steps. We live in a fallen world. Things do not always go the way we expect or want them to. In the midst of life’s pain, we need the personal care of the Savior who lived in this world and experienced the same struggles we face.

Jesus knows there is no simple “recipe” to prevent the heartaches of life, so He entered into them with us. Will we trust Him with our tears and grief?

The Christ who died to give us life, will carry us through its heartaches.

Our Daily Bread – February 23, 2013