November 5, 2013
"You've Got A Friend" is a classic song by a well-known musician. The lyrics convey understanding love and support from one good friend to another. They might well have been the words of our truly best friend:
"Now since the children have flesh and blood in common, He also shared in these, so that through His death He might destroy the one holding the power of death-that is, the Devil- and free those who were held in slavery all their lives by the fear of death. For it is clear that He does not reach out to help angels, but to help Abraham's offspring. Therefore He had to be like His brothers in every way, so that He could become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. For since He Himself was tested and has suffered, He is able to help those who are tested." (Hebrews 2.14-18 Holman)
Few things are as comforting and helpful as the truth that Jesus really is one of us, who truly "gets" us. He lived on earth as a flesh and blood human, and ultimately offered His life in sacrifice to destroy the Devil and his power over death. Now seated at the right hand of our Father, He graciously offers ongoing help to us, the descendants of Abraham. None is more uniquely qualified to offer help - because of His exalted status, and His keen understanding of human nature.
A sympathetic and understanding friend is truly a blessing. In times of need, it's great to have someone who will listen intently and non-judgmentally. But, good friends can hear and understand, but are often limited as to the specific help needed in our time of crisis. Enter your best friend of all: One who hears, understands, and actually has the needed resources available. You can't find a better friend!
Those of us who know Him as our best friend are deeply grieved for those who don't have the time of day for Him. Tragedy awaits, because He will one day have no time for those who had no time for Him. Few words are more sobering than those many will hear on that day: "I never knew you; DEPART FROM ME" (Matthew 7.23) He is only the best friend of those who have consciously responded to Him in faith and conversion.
You've got a friend. The best investment of time today is to take time to be with that great friend. Have a heart to heart talk about that which matters. Know that He hears you, and be sure that you also hear Him. Rejoice in His understanding, and help.
Steve
©Steve Taylor, 2013
Be sure to also visit http://thetruthrevolution.wordpress.com/
Amazon ebook devotional - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FQ1Q9GW
"Now since the children have flesh and blood in common, He also shared in these, so that through His death He might destroy the one holding the power of death-that is, the Devil- and free those who were held in slavery all their lives by the fear of death. For it is clear that He does not reach out to help angels, but to help Abraham's offspring. Therefore He had to be like His brothers in every way, so that He could become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. For since He Himself was tested and has suffered, He is able to help those who are tested." (Hebrews 2.14-18 Holman)
Few things are as comforting and helpful as the truth that Jesus really is one of us, who truly "gets" us. He lived on earth as a flesh and blood human, and ultimately offered His life in sacrifice to destroy the Devil and his power over death. Now seated at the right hand of our Father, He graciously offers ongoing help to us, the descendants of Abraham. None is more uniquely qualified to offer help - because of His exalted status, and His keen understanding of human nature.
A sympathetic and understanding friend is truly a blessing. In times of need, it's great to have someone who will listen intently and non-judgmentally. But, good friends can hear and understand, but are often limited as to the specific help needed in our time of crisis. Enter your best friend of all: One who hears, understands, and actually has the needed resources available. You can't find a better friend!
Those of us who know Him as our best friend are deeply grieved for those who don't have the time of day for Him. Tragedy awaits, because He will one day have no time for those who had no time for Him. Few words are more sobering than those many will hear on that day: "I never knew you; DEPART FROM ME" (Matthew 7.23) He is only the best friend of those who have consciously responded to Him in faith and conversion.
You've got a friend. The best investment of time today is to take time to be with that great friend. Have a heart to heart talk about that which matters. Know that He hears you, and be sure that you also hear Him. Rejoice in His understanding, and help.
Steve
©Steve Taylor, 2013
Be sure to also visit http://thetruthrevolution.wordpress.com/
Amazon ebook devotional - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FQ1Q9GW
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