"For indeed He does not give aid to angels, but He does give aid to the seed of Abraham." Hebrews 2:16
'It's obvious, of course, that he didn't go to all this trouble for angels. It was for people like us, children of Abraham. That's why he had to enter into every detail of human life. Then, when he came before God as high priest to get rid of the people's sins, he would have already experienced it all himself—all the pain, all the testing—and would be able to help where help was needed.' Message Bible
What are we like, you and I? We are not angels. We know that. As members of the human race, we are flesh, soul, able to be spiritual, prone to be unspiritual, likely to struggle with ourselves. We sin, yet we are loved and can receive God's forgiveness.
Often, like ungrateful children who refuse to admit any wrongs, we demand our rights on our own terms. We hurt ourselves. Bruised proud flesh, we break and bleed, cry and blame others, even God. At times we openly confess our need of God. Other times we hide. sullen and silent, too hard of heart to ask for help.
God does not disregard us when we hurt, even when we sulk! His Son felt all our pain, so he understands. It is hard to take in, but He entered into every detail of human life. He experienced it himself, the pain, the tests. He went through it all for people like us.
What are you like? Bitter, broken-hearted, forsaken? When life's tests are too hard and you are crushed by failure, he will heal you and restore your soul.
Feel like you must not trouble God with your problems? You are mistaken. He took the trouble to come into our world, experience every detail of life here. He chose to go by the way of the cross, to the grave and ascend to God's throne. He experienced it all. Now he intercedes for people like us.
Turn to Jesus: Are there things about yourself you wish changed? He can change what you are like. He will make you more like Him in the way you live. You must decide to give Him a chance to help where help is needed.
PRAYER: Savior, you entered into every detail of human life. You passed every test. You won for people like me. Forgive and help me where I fail. I believe you understand. In your name, Jesus. Amen