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“I understand. I feel your pain.”

When we are going through a difficult time, those are comforting words to hear from someone who has gone through what we are experiencing. Knowing someone who has walked our path and understands what we are going through brings a sense of confidence because we know he or she can help us. That's the beauty of Jesus. He's been there.

Jesus understands what we are going through. Jesus was both fully God and fully man. Therefore, He experienced everything we do. He dealt with sadness and grief over losses in His life. He was tempted in every way. He experienced betrayal at the hands of friends He loved. He experienced excruciating physical pain on the cross. Even though Jesus was God, He did not escape any of the things we struggle with in our lives today. He feels our pain and empathizes with us.

Jesus is here for us. Jesus provides for our needs and gives us the grace and mercy we need to overcome in the challenges we are facing. We can have confidence in Jesus because He understands what we are going through. Therefore, we can have boldness to approach Him for help. Jesus experienced what we experienced and made it through the same trials we face daily—yet He never sinned! Jesus is the ultimate Source of help and comfort. His encouragement and advice is exactly what we need to make it through each day.

If you have ever felt alone in your suffering, remember Jesus, the Savior of the world, has been where you are. He loves you and wants to provide you with the grace and strength you need. Share your troubles with Jesus today, and ask Him for the strength and wisdom to make it through.

As you engage with God’s Word:

● What is God saying to me?

● What does it mean to me?

● How can I apply what God is teaching me?

● How can I be specific in prayer today?

After you reflect on these questions, bring everything to God in prayer. If you have any prayer requests or testimonies you'd like to share, we'd love to hear from you—just visit SteveRobinson.com today to connect with our team, discover more resources, or sign up for my weekly devotional email today!