July 20

Today’s Reading - Luke 2:36-40

Thought:

“The child grew” — what an amazing statement!Not because Jesus grew, for that is the normal process of human development. What is amazing is the fact that God sent His only Son to this world to take on flesh and that He was born as all humanity is born. He came into the world as a weak and helpless baby to be cared for by Joseph and Mary. He had to be fed, bathed, clothed, and taught. He experienced human life from its earliest moments and, thus, understands us with a sympathy that comes only from experience. When the Hebrews writer says that He is a High Priest who can “sympathize with our weaknesses” (4:15), it is true because He experienced every facet of humanity. It is a plan that could only be conceived in the mind of an all-knowing and loving God. What an amazing God and wonderful Savior we have!

How is it comforting to know that Jesus experienced human life?