He Understands

Jesus understands our fears and problems because He lived on the earth as a human and endured the same types of trouble we face. "He was despised and rejected by mankind, a man of suffering, and familiar with pain" - Isaiah 53:3. When we describe our struggles to Him, He doesn't brush us aside, minimize our feelings, or tell us to snap out if it -  He relates to our distress. Somehow, knowing that He understands can dispel the loneliness that often accompanies suffering. In our darkest times, He is our light and our salvation. Today the Lord encourages us to remember that as we obey His Word, we can depend on His faithful care for all that lies ahead. In Jesus' name, Amen.