So then, since we have a great High Priest who has entered heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we believe. This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin. So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most. Hebrews 4:14-16 (NLT)
Question for you. When you have a problem, specifically when you have done something you that you are not sure about, do you go to a friend who has experienced it before or to a friend who would not have a frame of reference? Most of us would go to a friend who understands, someone who can sympathize.
Jesus is that person. When he was here, he was put to the test. His tests were far more grueling than ours. Why? Because when we are tested, at some point we will fall. We can only take so much before we crumble. But, if we didn't crumble, wouldn't Satan just keep coming at us applying pressure? Jesus never crumbled. He never sinned. And although Satan kept coming at him with everything he had, Jesus was victorious.
He knows what we go through. He's been there. He understands what it's like. He walked this path. He can sympathize with our journey. And there, is the good news. When you need someone to stand before God for you, Jesus is the perfect choice. This is why we can come boldly to God. Not because there is anything in us to be bold about. We can come boldly because of what Jesus did. The life he lived, the sacrifices he made, his obedience (and his alone) allow us to be fearless.
And because he did, because he understands, because he gets it, he is our forever champion.