A Man's Shoes

Don't judge a man until you've walked a mile in his shoes (unless he is from Seattle and then it should be rainboots -- but I digress). That's the saying.
For humans this is impossible. As much as we may think we understand someone else's life or troubles or problems, our information and comprehension of that information is limited. But for Jesus, this is not only possible, it is exactly what He did.
Perfect information, perfect understanding -- He didn't need to walk in our shoes to know it all. But He did it as our High Priest. He allowed Himself to be touched with every condition we as His beloved creation face (Hebrews 4:15). For what purpose? First, so that we can be confident in our faith (Hebrews 4:14). He has fought and He has finished victoriously. And second, because Christ has entered into our need, we can approach His throne boldly in prayer knowing His great love and compassion toward us. In this place, God's children are able to find grace and mercy, not only when we are happy and healthy, but when we are desperate (Hebrews 4:16).
Hallelujah! What a Savior!