Does Jesus care?
Introduction. Jesus is the Son of God (Matt. 16: 13-18), Emmanuel (Matt. 1: 23), and reigning King of kings (Acts 2: 30-36; I Tim 6: 15). This same Jesus was sinless and shall be the judge of all (Heb. 4: 15; John 5: 22). The question is, can such a being actually and really care for man?
Jesus displayed care when He divested Himself of heaven's glory. Jesus' pre-incarnation is beyond doubt taught (1 John 1: 1-4). Jesus, the Word, was with God and was God (divine) before He came to earth. Notice why Jesus came to earth: "For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that ye through His poverty might be rich: (2 Cor. 8: 9). Jesus cared for us so much that He gave His own life (Rom. 5: 5-8).
Jesus expressed His care in His teaching and doctrinal purity. Indeed, Jesus was a teacher (Matt. 4: 23). Out of care for those whom He taught, Jesus told people want they needed to hear, not just what they wanted to hear (cf. Matt. 19: 16-22). Some heeded Him and some hated Him (Matt. 8: 1; 21: 45, 46). Above all, Jesus presented only the pure truth (Matt. 19: 3-10, cf. 2 John 9-11).
Jesus shows His care in His role as the High Priest. Jesus is a "merciful" and "faithful high priest" (Heb. 2: 17). Jesus is also said to be a "great high priest" (Heb. 4: 14). Moreover, Jesus is described as being able to "be touched with the feeling of our infirmities" (Heb. 4: 15).
Conclusion. Jesus cares for you and me beyond this writer's ability to express and beyond our ability to comprehend! Do you care for Him? Jesus said, "If ye love me, keep my commandments" (John 14: 15). According to John, "For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments..." (1 John 5: 3). Why not learn of Jesus and experience Jesus' care (Jude 21)?
Jesus displayed care when He divested Himself of heaven's glory. Jesus' pre-incarnation is beyond doubt taught (1 John 1: 1-4). Jesus, the Word, was with God and was God (divine) before He came to earth. Notice why Jesus came to earth: "For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that ye through His poverty might be rich: (2 Cor. 8: 9). Jesus cared for us so much that He gave His own life (Rom. 5: 5-8).
Jesus expressed His care in His teaching and doctrinal purity. Indeed, Jesus was a teacher (Matt. 4: 23). Out of care for those whom He taught, Jesus told people want they needed to hear, not just what they wanted to hear (cf. Matt. 19: 16-22). Some heeded Him and some hated Him (Matt. 8: 1; 21: 45, 46). Above all, Jesus presented only the pure truth (Matt. 19: 3-10, cf. 2 John 9-11).
Jesus shows His care in His role as the High Priest. Jesus is a "merciful" and "faithful high priest" (Heb. 2: 17). Jesus is also said to be a "great high priest" (Heb. 4: 14). Moreover, Jesus is described as being able to "be touched with the feeling of our infirmities" (Heb. 4: 15).
Conclusion. Jesus cares for you and me beyond this writer's ability to express and beyond our ability to comprehend! Do you care for Him? Jesus said, "If ye love me, keep my commandments" (John 14: 15). According to John, "For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments..." (1 John 5: 3). Why not learn of Jesus and experience Jesus' care (Jude 21)?