The fundamental fact of existence is that this trust in God, this faith, is the firm foundation under everything that makes life worth living. It's our handle on what we can't see.
#jesus

John 1:14, “And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth.”

There was nothing human in us that was alien to him.

He had a human mind, human affections.

Jesus knew what it was like to be:

betrayed,
abandoned,
he knew loss,
he was not a machine,
he wept,
he was a man of sorrows and acquainted with much grief,
He loved his friends,
He loved children - when all society disregard children around him, Jesus says, let them come
he laughed,
he knew fatigue - He knew sickness and pain
He knew our environment, he knew what it was like to walk, talk, he wasn’t soaring over Galilee, he was using his feet,
He knew what it was to be a man.

Has there ever been a time when you thought, does anyone else understand what I am going through?

Jesus does.

He was like us in every way except one, He did not sin (Heb. 4:15).

Why did He come?

Hebres 2:17-18 says, “Therefore, He had to be made like His brethren in all things, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. For since He Himself was tempted in that which He has suffered, He is able to come to the aid of those who are tempted.”

Hebrews 4:15-16 says, “For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin.”

A less than fully human Christ is just as dangerous and heretical as a less than divine Christ.

He does understand and “get” what it means to be a man. However, He did not come to condone our sin, but to die for it. There was no one that called Jesus “friend” that did not call Him “My Lord and my God (John 20:28)!”

Life can mean to be tough sometimes. But you're chosen indeed for beautiful things.
God knew you before time began. Even now you're close to his heart. This life thing is simply meant to prepare you to meet him. That's why we can never be satisfied by it. So wherever you're at in life, stand on the promises of God and more importantly his love. Because knowledge puffs up but love builds up. He knows your thoughts, every tear you have shed in secret , he knows it. The word tells us in psalm 112 that the heart of the righteous never falls off. Why is that so? Because they lie down in the words of the eternal God and his love. And they go out and spread this love. If it's worthy noting, even those we consider high in the spirit and things of God, also suffer. But this is a difference. They rejoice in the lord in the face of suffering than allow it get to them. Because they know that they have God in the boat. So focusing on God than the sufferings gives ultimate joy and hearts of thanksgiving.
I literally wrote this to encourage someone but deep down, i am trying to find the strength to encourage myself. But GOD IS FAITHFUL

Happy #givingtuesday! Today, let's spread love, joy, and kindness like confetti. Whether it's a smile, a donation, or a helping hand, let's make a difference, one act of generosity at a time. 💙 #giveback #spreadlove?