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by Sandy Shaw
It is said that Jesus Christ knows how we are feeling. How can that possibly be true?
Well, we know that because He Himself suffered when He was tempted, He is able to help those who are being tempted.
Jesus knew what it was like to be poor. If you are financially strapped Jesus Christ understands. He knew what it was to have to borrow a coin to illustrate an important lesson.
Jesus knew the problems of having to lead and train others.
He saw Matthew sitting at the tax collector’s station and said, “Follow me”.
Tax-collectors were not among the most popular people at that time. As Matthew took in money for the foreign Roman occupiers most would keep their distance from him. Jesus did the opposite.
If you are a leader and are responsible for others, Jesus Christ understands your situation. He recruited Simon the nationalist zealot who hated the Romans, and Matthew who worked for them.
At one stage Jesus sent out over seventy men, assuming the responsibility for their workmanship.
If you are experiencing family tension, because of your faith, Jesus Christ understands. When His family learned of what He saying and doing, they came to take Him home thinking He was mad and crazy.
Jesus taught, “Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.”
If you have been falsely accused, Jesus Christ understands.
The night before He was crucified the religious leaders looked for false evidence in order to put Him to death.
Whatever situation you are facing the risen and living Lord Jesus Christ understands, and is able to come alongside to help, comfort and strengthen.
He has been there.
Sandy Shaw
Nairn Christian Fellowship
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Sandy has a weekly radio talk which can be heard via the Internet on Saturday at 11:40am, New Orleans time, at wsho.com.
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