Friday, January 27 He is able to come to the aid of those who are being put to the test.​—Heb. 2:18.

[Ella Mentry]

Friday, January 27

He is able to come to the aid of those who are being put to the test.—Heb. 2:18.

 

Jehovah was training Jesus for his future role as our High Priest. Jesus experienced how difficult it is to obey God when under extreme test. He felt so much pressure that he prayed for help “with strong outcries and tears.” Certainly, having gone through wrenching emotional distress, Jesus himself understands our needs and “is able to come to [our] aid” when we “are being put to the test.” How grateful we are to Jehovah for appointing over us a merciful High Priest who can “sympathize with our weaknesses”! (Heb. 2:17; 4:14-16; 5:7-10) Jehovah allowed Jesus to suffer so severely in order to answer an important question: Can humans demonstrate godly devotion even when severely tested? Satan says no! He claims that humans serve God for selfish reasons and that they are not devoted to Jehovah. (Job 1:9-11; 2:4, 5) Jesus maintained his integrity and proved Satan a liar. w21.04 16-17 ¶7-8

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It has been proven many times over that Satan is gross liar god’s people are and have stood fast despite persecution because of loyalty to Jehovah 2 cor 4:7-9,16-19 and will continue in the power of these words