Hebrews 2 - 1.20.25

Scripture

Hebrews‬ ‭2‬:‭18‬ ‭NLT

“Since he himself has gone through suffering and testing, he is able to help us when we are being tested.”

Observation

In this passage, the author of Hebrews, (who is unknown, but many believe it to be Paul), is writing about the superiority of Jesus Christ over angels, and the importance of listening to Jesus. Jesus, (God in the flesh), humbled himself to become man. He lived a poor life among us. He went through all of the trials and tribulations that we go through today. There is no trial or temptation that we have gone through or will ever go through, that Jesus didn’t experience. Now “here’s the kicker”: Jesus conquered it all! He even conquered death! So, why not listen to Him? 

Application

Jesus has the answers to pass every test in life.

Do you remember the days when we were in school and we would  have that one teacher who always gave the hardest tests, and you just knew it would be a struggle to pass their class that year? Do you remember the feeling of anxiousness when the class schedule came out and you saw that you had that teacher? What would we do? I know for me, I would ask my older sisters or my friends to see if they ever had that teacher. I wanted to know what to expect. I wanted to know what was on the test. I wanted to know the answers to the test. I wanted to see if they could give me any tips that could help me ace that class that year.

Did you know that we can do the same with Jesus? Jesus has seen it all. And why wouldn’t He? After all, He is the creator of the universe. He has seen the beginning and the end. He literally lived on this earth and has come across every hardship that we face. The beauty of it all is that Jesus has all the answers to “life’s tests”. He passed life with flying colors. So much so that it earned Him a spot at the head of the class-at the right hand of God the Father, sitting at His throne. So why not seek Jesus in everything? He knows exactly what we are going through and how to overcome each situation. 

“I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” -John‬ ‭16‬:‭33‬ ‭

Prayer

Thank You Jesus for humbling Yourself and coming into this world. You lived a poor life, died a sinner’s death, and gave up all of Your riches in Heaven for me because You love me that much. You went through all sorts of trials and tribulations, just so You could understand us more. You came out victorious so that we could have the answers to life just by simply seeking You. Forgive me for thinking that I can do it on my own. I clearly can’t. I need You Jesus. May I always seek You in ALL things. May I always remember to come back and give You thanks. May You get all the glory, honor, and praise in my life. In Your Holy and precious name I pray, Amen. 🙏🏽

-Moses Gaddi

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