i read this today at radiant magazine... it was in an email. I guess they aren't always corny articles

The writer of Hebrews tells us that in order for Jesus to help us, and in order for Him to be a high priest who is merciful and faithful, He had to be like us in every respect. Jesus was enveloped by the same environment that envelops us, tempted by the same deceiver that tempts us, and wounded by the same vice that wounds us (yet in all of this, He did not sin). He can help us because He knows the way, and He can be merciful and faithful because He understands. He resonates with our exploited hearts and knows the brokenness of our souls. His empathy is a great and wondrous comfort.

While the eyes of thieves stealthily covet our earthly treasures and while our intimate friends maliciously betray our weary hearts, I am thankful that we have a Helper. One who has already experienced the journey, paved the conquering way, and sweetly embraces us in arms of understanding.

(Matthew 26:14-50; Hebrews 2:16-18; 2 Peter 3:10)