From the Dwelling Richly Bible Study:
Hebrews 2:14-18
Read this short devotional, and as you read, consider the great compassion of Jesus…
Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, 15 and deliver all those who through fear of death were subject to lifelong slavery. 16 For surely it is not angels that he helps, but he helps the offspring of Abraham. 17 Therefore he had to be made like his brothers in every respect, so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. 18 For because he himself has suffered when tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted. English Standard Version (ESV)
The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.
We have no idea what it would have been like to have lived an entire life knowing that awful day of crucifixion was coming. And yet Jesus Christ chose to do that for you.
I lost a dear friend to cancer the week I wrote this study. David came into my life because he fell in love with my one of my dearest and truest friends. He was the man of her dreams and he became the brother of my dreams. I always wanted a big brother and always imagined he’d be just like David. He would have come to my aid and did at a moment’s notice. He laughed with me, cried with me, got angry with me and on my behalf. He cheered me on and made me feel like I could do anything.
This chapter of Hebrews took on a special significance as it reminded me all the more of how precious it is to have a true brother – a companion who knows me, loves me, and comes to my aid. Jesus was far better than an earthly brother. He did something that David never could have. Jesus became my brother and then made amends for me with God. He hung in my place. He treasured me and as it says in Psalm 22, he will be singing my praises in the middle of all the redeemed, and in Revelation, he’ll silence for good my accuser, Satan. That’s the best kind of big brother. One day, hopefully soon, my earthly brother David and I will be reunited with our Heavenly Father and our brother Jesus. For now, I will not neglect the great salvation that Jesus has given me.
I may in this time not see everything in subjection to Him, but I do see Him, and that makes all the difference in the world. Today, David sees Him face to face.
What a glorious day!
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