by By David Jeremiah
For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin.
Hebrews 4:15
The Washington Post carried the story of Collin Spears, a barber in Virginia who had a rough past. At one point he was homeless, showering at truck stops and struggling to eat. Today he’s the co-owner of a barber shop. His business partner is also a survivor of homelessness. The two barbers recently went back to the local rescue mission, this time to cut hair. “We come down here to lift some spirits,” Spears said. “If you look good, you feel good.” Collin can sympathize with the homeless because he’s been there himself.
Our best encouragers are people who have been where we are, who understand from experience what we’re going through.
That’s why Jesus is our great Comforter. Having become a Man, He can sympathize with our weaknesses. Jesus never sinned, but He endured all the pressures of life”and then some. Whatever you’re going through, Jesus knows”even the number of hairs on your head. He cares. And He can help.
Our Lord Jesus Christ [has] a sympathy with our sorrows and infirmities ¦impossible to find in any other being.
Octavius Winslow