Finding the Jesus Who Meets Us in Our Wrestling
Abby McDonald
“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin.” Hebrews 4:15 (NIV)
“His delight is not in the strength of the horse, nor his pleasure in the legs of a man, but the LORD takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his steadfast love." Psalm 147:10-11 (ESV)
“But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.” Luke 2:19 (NIV)
“'My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death,' he said to them. 'Stay here and keep watch.'” Mark 14:34 (NIV)
“I go east, but he is not there. I go west, but I cannot find him. I do not see him in the north, for he is hidden. I look to the south, but he is concealed. But he knows where I am going.” Job 23:8-10a (NLT)
“There is no other god who can rescue like this!” Daniel 3:29b (NLT)
“Then children were brought to him that he might lay his hands on them and pray.” Matthew 19:13a (ESV)
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 (NIV)
“Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me.” Psalm 23:4a (NLT)
“Wanting to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas to them. He had Jesus flogged, and handed him over to be crucified.” Mark 15:15 (NIV)
“pray without ceasing …” 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (NKJV)
“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin.” Hebrews 4:15 (NIV)
“The ravens brought him bread and meat in the morning and bread and meat in the evening ...” 1 Kings 17:6 (NIV)
“Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 5:16 (NASB1995)
“And he said, 'Hagar, servant of Sarai, where have you come from and where are you going?'” Genesis 16:8a (ESV)