Remember Jesus, who helps those who are being tempted

For because he himself has suffered when tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted. Hebrews 2:18

Before we dig in, check it out! This is the end of Hebrews 2, which means this challenge is almost a wrap. 

Now, remember last week when we talked about Jesus being like us in that He was tempted? Here we are, looking at how Jesus helps us. Jesus knows what it is to be tempted. And He knows how to say no to sin every time. 

My pastor likes to say this: 

The Christian life is not about not sinning. It's not about white-knuckling it or pulling yourself up by your bootstraps. The Christian life is about Jesus, who saves sinners from death to life. 

Jesus is the center of our lives. Every time we give in to temptation, we have to turn from Jesus to that sin. But Jesus helps us by being ready to give more grace for our every need. 

For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4:15-16 

If you are in Jesus, you have everything you need to face temptation because you have Him. 

If you're feeling discouraged, remember that His greatest help to those who are weak and needy is that every past, present and future sin was taken care of 2,000 years ago on the cross. 

There is nothing more to be said than what Jesus proclaimed in His dying breaths: 

It is finished.