Jesus Gets Me

My husband and I went through eight years of infertility before we conceived our second child. Anyone who has been through this experience knows the pain, confusion, anger, and disappointment it causes. I could have turned away from God, but I sensed Him even closer during  those years on the emotional rollercoaster. He is like the friend that’s gone through the same situation and understands me in a way others don’t. Although God is all-knowing, I believe His Son living as a man creates an even deeper connection between us and our Heavenly Father.

Hebrews 2:16-18 says “We also know that the Son did not come to help angels; he came to help the descendants of Abraham. Therefore, it was necessary for him to be made in every respect like us, his brothers and sisters, so that he could be our merciful and faithful High Priest before God. Then he could offer a sacrifice that would take away the sins of the people. Since he himself has gone through suffering and testing, he is able to help us when we are being tested.”

How do you picture Jesus? Is He clothed in a white robe surrounded by bright lights? Is He hanging on the cross, bloody and beaten? Is He at a table with His friends? Is He sitting with Mary while Martha is cooking?

I don’t know about you, but it’s easy for me to imagine Jesus because He’s familiar. The Father created that familiarity when He sent His Son to be born as a man and to live, walk, and suffer just like we do in our day-to-day. I am thankful that I truly do have a friend in Jesus. He’s been there, and done that. He gets me. 

Journal: Have you walked through a difficult time when you could sense the presence of The Lord? How did His presence help you?

Prayer: Lord, as a mama I cannot imagine what it was like to allow your Son to die such a horrible death on the cross. Thank You for your sacrifice so we don’t have to suffer the death we deserve and for such a sweet friend in Jesus.