Therefore, in all
things He had to be made like His brethren, that He might be a merciful and
faithful High Priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the
sins of the people. For in that He Himself has suffered, being tempted, He is
able to aid those who are tempted. -
Hebrews 2:17-18
Jesus was made like us so
that His death would defeat our death. In order to beat death He had to die and
order to die He had the leave heaven, become a man, take on the form of a
servant, and to be obedient to the plan even to the point of death on the
cross.
In so doing, because He was
the perfect and unique God/man the shedding of His blood provided a covering
for our sin.
This is truly an awesome
thought.
But it goes even deeper. He
didn’t just become like us to save us, but He came to help us in this life. He
endured all that we endure. He suffered, He was tempted, He went through trials.
He did all that so He help us through our own trials and sufferings and
temptations.
He came to die for me. He
came to help me through this life. What a wonderful Saviour.
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