The Empathy Factor

Hebrews 4:14-16

Jesus the Great High Priest
14Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens,[a] Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. 15For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet was without sin. 16Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

Bee's Thoughts:

It is so comforting to know that the God we Christians believe in is one who can "sympathize" with our weaknesses. He knows all our needs, wants, desires, aspirations, hopes and dreams. Some are good for us but some aren't. He could empathize with us fully because He had been a man before, just like us. Yet, He did not sin though He was "tempted in every way".

Therefore, we are able to come to Him with confidence as we know His grace is sufficient for us. He understands us and is gracious to us when we call on Him for help in our times of weaknesses.

There were many times when unpleasant things happened to me and I asked God why. I would hear a small still voice in my heart telling me that He allows me to go through them for a purpose. That I may be able to empathize with someone else who might be going through the same experience.


Dear Lord,
Thank You for Your grace and mercy towards me. Thank You for understanding all my needs. Thank You for forgiving me when I go astray. Thank You for teaching me to emphatize with others through the things I been through with Your grace. Help me be an overcomer that I may help others too.
In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.