He Knows What You Go Through

“For in that He Himself has suffered, being tempted, He is able to aid those who are tempted.”

Hebrews 2:18

I sometimes look back and laugh at my years spent in teenage angst. At times I thought my problems were the worst in the world and nobody, especially not my parents, could possibly understand. But they always seemed to know what I was dealing with and gave good advice on what to do. As kids we tended to forget that our parents had already walked the road we were on and had more wisdom on how to navigate it. It’s much like what Jesus does for us. He knows the things we go through, even temptation, because He’s been there. He’s walked that road. And as this scripture says, He suffered too. He lived and died to save us. And He suffered to help us. So when you’re feeling all alone, or when you’re facing a seemingly unbearable temptation, know that He not only understands, but He’ll also listen to and answer your cries for help.

As the hymn says, “Ask the Savior to help you, to comfort, strengthen and keep you. He is willing to aid you. He will carry you through.” (Yield Not to Temptation, Horatio R. Palmer)