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October 18, 2023
Jesus Became Like Us
Beloved child Jesus became like us so we could become like Him – it’s called the law of sacrifice! We must stay focused on Christ Jesus, so we don’t drift away from the truth. (Hebrews 2:1) For the message God delivered through angels has always stood firm, every violation of the law and every act of disobedience was punished. So, what makes us think we can escape if we ignore this great salvation that was first announced by the Lord Jesus Himself and then delivered to us by those who heard Him speak? (Hebrews 2:2-3) God confirmed this message by giving signs, wonders, various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit whenever He chose. Jesus was willing to die on the cross for your sins and mine. He paid the ultimate price and sacrificed His own life so you and I could not just live, but live life more abundantly! (John 10:10) Look at the ways He sacrificed:
1. He was made lower than the angels, even though they worshipped Him. (Hebrews 2:9)
2. He tasted death for everyone even though He is the immortal God. (Hebrews 2:9)
3. He suffered for us, even though He is the omnipotent Savior.
(Hebrews 2:10)
4. He calls us brothers, even though He is the creator of all of us.
(Hebrews 2:11-13)
5. He shared our humanity, even though He is the unlimited, perfect Spirit. (Hebrews 2:14)
Why did Jesus go through all this sacrifice?
1. That He could be merciful to us in our humanity.
2. That He could empathize with our temptations.
3. That He could deliver us from our sufferings.
Isn’t it obvious, that He didn’t go to all this trouble for angels? It was for people like us, children of Abraham. That’s why he had to enter into every detail of human life. Then, when He came before God as a high priest to get rid of the people’s sins, He would have already experienced it all Himself—all the pain, all the testing—and would be able to help where help was needed! (Hebrews 2:16-18) He became like us, so we could become like Him! Oh, what a Savior!
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