And he was in the wilderness forty days, being tempted by Satan. And he was with the wild animals, and the angels were ministering to him. (Mark 1:13 ESV)
Jesus suffered far worse than us in temptation by satan and on the cross. Yet it is easy to trick ourselves and say our situation is unique. We say it isn't clear what God wants here. God can't relate to how hard this is. But yes Jesus can relate and yet he did not sin.
For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. (Hebrews 4:15, 16 ESV)
Praise be to God for this was all in your plan.
Thank you Lord Jesus for your obedience to suffer and experience temptation so that you could make the sacrifice for us and yet feel the temptation and weakness we feel.
This is so beautiful that our God has made the sacrifice for us and yet he is not far off from us or our sin. God you know me and my weakness. You experienced this human life and yet you were without sin. Through your work Jesus and by my faith in you I am so amazed that I can approach the throne of grace with confidence! For I am in need of mercy and grace to complete my repentance and live anew to you! Thank you! All praise and glory to you!
Amen
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