''Divine sympathy
Divine sympathy
"For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are" Hebrews 4:15
Human sympathy in suffering is a wonderful help — but the assurance of Divine sympathy is infinitely more uplifting. Christ gives real help.
He was moved with compassion as He saw the widow of Nain in her lonely sorrow, and restored her dead son to her.
He wept with Mary and Martha, and then raised their brother.
He sighed as He looked on the misfortune of the deaf man, and then opened his ears.
He is "able to sympathize with our weaknesses," and then gives "grace to help in time of need." We have only to bring to Christ our infirmities — and He will graciously receive us.
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28