“Signs of great Faith: Saying grace in a KFC” –
Sam French
Have you
ever believed you did something God could never forgive? Or do you ever have
thoughts that make you feel so ashamed you do not dare talk with God about
them? I know I do.
The second
reading today (Hebrews 4: 14-16) reminds us of one of the most important truths
in the Bible: that Jesus, though fully divine, was fully human. And though he
never sinned, this Scripture passage tells us that he was tempted, as we are,
in every respect. Think about that!
Jesus was
once fourteen. He was once seventeen. He was once twenty-two. There is no
temptation that you can consider that Jesus can not understand. He was made up
of flesh, blood and bone. He experienced pain and stress. He felt joy and love.
He ate bathed, sweat and laughed. He even had erections.
He was real.
When you
experience trauma, fear, isolation, pain, or serious temptations, know that
Jesus has been there. He knows what its like. And that is why we can approach
him in any circumstance, and always find compassion and grace.
Remember:
(1) you cannot hide from God, and (2) you don’t have to!
