Hebrews 4:15 (KJV)
For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
Touched.
I generally focus on the “tempted like as we are” portion of this passage. Jesus was tempted, I believe, in every way possible for man.
- Hunger.
- Thirst.
- Exhaustion.
- Loneliness.
- Betrayal.
- Homelessness.
And I am sure there were many more that I could not even name.
It is key to the passage that, though He was tempted in all these ways, He never sinned. Some argue that it must have been possible for Him to sin, or else the temptations would have been meaningless. I don’t believe that is the case. Being 100% man, He was truly tempted. Being 100% God, His character was impeccable—incapable of sin.
But notice the beginning of the passage.
- He can be touched.
- He can be moved with compassion.
- He can be stirred with empathy for our infirmities.
The Almighty God, Maker and Ruler of heaven and earth, can be moved to act on our behalf when, in our infirmity, we are tempted.
Therefore…
Hebrews 4:16 (KJV)
Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
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