I can resist anything except temptation!

Hebrew 4: 14Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. 15For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin. 16Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

Isn't it great to know that we have a Savior that has went through this life yet He did not sin. That's because He experienced temptation and did not give into it, that we can hold fast to His faith, and not get pulled to the dark side.

So why do I find myself so enticed by the things of this world? Why can't I resist everything except temptation? Why do I find it hard to say Jesus loves me? Think about it when you get around people and you start talking about Jesus, how many times do you utter those words? "Jesus loves me! Or do we, as I often do, say "Jesus loves us" I have no trouble with saying Jesus loves all of us, but when it comes to me I find it hard to say Jesus loves me. I guess it is because I know myself so well and I know if Jesus knew me like I knew me, He wouldn't want to love me. But here is the crazy thing about that, He does! He does know me! He knows all the dark and hideous things about me and still chooses to love me. Crazy isn't it? And here is really what is crazy about that He loves you and me right now even with all of the struggles we are going through, He loves us and He does not want us to be alone. That is why He came to be our High Priest. He now sits by God and says I love you and I hear you. Let My grace wash over you and give you rest from this world. Quit trying to do it on your on. Lean on Me and not on your own understanding of this life. Jesus tells you and I to come to His throne of Grace and Mercy and find comfort and just hang out. I think that is just what I am going to do, just hang out at the feet of my High Priest and know that Jesus Loves ME!

Just thoughts from a sinner on his way home,

Peace, byron