#soap # Hebrew 04 ## Title: Jesus Understands ## Scripture: (Hebrews 4:14-16) “Therefore since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast to our confession. For we do not have a high priest incapable of sympathizing with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in every way just as we are, yet without sin. Therefore let us confidently approach the throne of grace to receive mercy and find grace whenever we need help.” (NET) ## Observation: I have been in an argument before and said the words, “You just don’t understand.” The biggest issue of the moment was they didn’t understand the importance of what was happening, how hard something was, or what I was going through. The reality is, it was what it was. No one (other than God) can fully understand what you are going through in every specific detail because they are not like you. They have their own issues that would cause them to respond differently than you. However, Jesus understands. When walking on the Earth, He experienced every kind of temptation and did not sin. Also, as God, He has the ability to be with you in every moment and He knows you more than you can imagine. Therefore, He alone truly understands. This is why it is such a blessing to be able to pray. He truly gets us and understands why we reacted the way we did or why that weight is so heavy. So, when you pray, never think that God doesn’t understand. He is the only one who truly does. ## Application: Go to prayer today with great confidence that your King truly understands. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for understanding us and walking with us every step of the way.