Help With Believing

There is help in retaining our faith, even when it is very difficult.

14 Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess.15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. 16 Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

Hebrews 4:14-16 (NIV)

When our faith is being tested, we will not stand alone. God will provide great help!

Help, Since We Have a Great High Priest (verse 14)

Jesus Christ, the Savior in whom we believe, is the High Priest, not just any priest, but the Great High Priest. This High Priest has the only right to plead for us at the throne of God. When we are struggling with our faith, He prays for us. 

Help, for He Empathizes With Our Weaknesses (verse 15)

Jesus Christ is not only the One who is able to plead for us; He also understands exactly what we are going through. He lived on this earth 2000 years ago, as a human, and has experienced every temptation that we are experiencing. However, He did not sin, but surrendered everything to His Father in Heaven. We can do this, as well. When we are being tempted, we know that the High Priest, Who pleads for us before the throne of God, knows exactly what we are experiencing. So keep on persevering in faith! 

Help, for We are Able to Approach God’s Throne Always (verse 16)

This High Priest does not only want to stand before the throne of God, He also invites us to join Him without hesitation, without embarrassment, without fear. He is the Merciful, the Helper, and gives us what we need to persevere in trials.
"There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most."

Bible book: Hebrews Keywords: Faith, Help, High Priest, Sympathize, Testing