Monday Morning Encouragement - A Friend In Time of Need

 


"For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin. Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need."

Hebrews 4:15-16


When I am troubled and hurting, I want to talk to a friend who will listen and sympathize. Someone who understands. Jesus, our High Priest, is the perfect friend to run to for compassion. He won't reject us when we tell Him about our pain. His mercy caused Him to heal countless people that came to Him with ailments.  He won't criticize us for weeping in grief. He wept at the tomb of His friend Lazarus. Do you think you are under a great trial that Christ cannot relate to? When He left His heavenly home and came to dwell on earth as a man, He was tempted far beyond anything you or I will ever experience, yet He did not sin. Yes, Jesus sympathizes. But He does so much more than just listen with compassion. He has the divine power to help us in our time of need. "You cannot pour out your heart in the fullest confidence to a person you do not respect, but if you get with some one you entirely trust, how swiftly the words flow and how very easy it is to tell out the whole heart. Just so with this great word of the writer of this Epistle, descriptive of the temper and disposition with which men are to go to God — with confidence, full, cheerful, and unembarrassed, and which expresses itself in full trust." -- Alexander Maclaren. 

The song No Not One/You Are My Rock from the Maranatha Praise Band reminds us that "we can stand" because of Jesus.




I love you, I'm thinking of you, and I'm praying for you.

Hugs,


7 comments

  1. So thankful for this dear and trusted friend!

    Have you seen any of The Chosen?

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  2. Nancy, you are so good to share on Mondays. It always is
    inspiring to have reminders of Jesus' struggle on earth.
    I have been fortunate in my life and I pray I am on the
    way to Jesus in the next. Lynn

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    1. "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16. If you have placed your trust in Jesus for salvation, then you can rest assured you will be with Him in Heaven when your time comes, Lynn. xx

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  3. Thanks always Nancy for the love and inspiration on Mondays. Starts our week out nicely. Have a great week. xoxo Kris

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  4. Isaiah 33: 5-6.
    5 The Lord is exalted, for he dwells on high;
    he will fill Zion with his justice and righteousness.
    6 He will be the sure foundation for your times,
    a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge;
    the fear of the Lord is the key to this treasure.

    One of my favorite passages.

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    1. And this is why we need the whole counsel of scripture. The Old Testament, as well as the New. From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible is full of truth. Thank you for sharing, my friend. I love this!

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