just a man

for this reason he had to be made like his brothers in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to GOD, and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people. because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted. Hebrews 2:17-18 niv

that is why he had to enter into every detail of human life. then, when he came before GOD as high priest to get rid of the peoples sins, he would have already experienced it all himself- all the pain, all the testing- and would be able to help where help was needed. Hebrews 2:17-18 message

always think of Jesus as supernatural in his walk on this earth. he is GOD! a third of the trinity. but he came to his earth as a man, the same kind of man as me. well, not exactly like me. he had faith that his father would always be there and that he would never be let down. outside of the whole faith thing, Jesus and I are just alike.

he faced the struggles, he took on the temptations, he walked and talked with some of the cruelest folks ever placed on his earth. Jesus stood side by side with the devil! i would venture a guess that Jesus faced more temptation daily than i will in an entire lifetime. he faced all and overcame because he knew the one who sent him. he knew that the one that sent him here was faithful, therefore, he had faith that all would be well. no matter what the devil threw his way.

whats the point?

Jesus lived life as a man. he lived his life perfectly. not because he was GOD, because he had faith in GOD.