“I Will Sing Praise To You”

For it was fitting for Him, for whom are all things and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings. For both He who sanctifies and those who are being sanctified are all of one, for which reason He is not ashamed to call them brethren, saying: “I will declare Your name to My brethren; in the midst of the assembly I will sing praise to You.”

And again: “I will put My trust in Him.”

And again: “Here am I and the children whom God has given Me.”

Inasmuch then as the children have partaken of flesh and blood, He Himself likewise shared in the same, that through death He might destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, and release those who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. For indeed He does not give aid to angels, but He does give aid to the seed of Abraham. Therefore, in all things He had to be made like His brethren, that He might be a merciful and faithful High Priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. For in that He Himself has suffered, being tempted, He is able to aid those who are tempted.

Hebrews 2:10-18

Jesus live on this earth for 33 years and shared in our humanity. He was made like us, “fully human in every way.” He knows what it is like to be human, and to live like a human. He understands the struggles we face and comes alongside with understanding and encouragement.

“Because (Jesus) himself when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.” The Lord could have avoided the cross. Instead, He obeyed His Father. Through His death, He broke the power of Satan and freed s from our fear of death.

In every temptation, Jesus walks beside us to give us courage, strength, and hope along the way.

Jesus understands.

Our Daily Bread – May 28, 2016