Jesus is a Friend in Deed

JESUS IS A FRIEND IN DEED  

Kingdom Kids devotions authorize Jesus’ LORDship over our lives.

Hebrews 4:15-16: “Therefore, [everything’s in plain view to Him in whom we must give account], since we have a great High Priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess.

“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—yet was without sin.

“Let us then approach the Throne of Grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.”

            Twelve-year-old Jeremy is serious about blocking better.  (See Muddy Failure Footprints devotion).  He’s sick of failing to block defenders and wants to win the job of tight-end when football season opens.  “Coach, I want to drill harder.  I want to be a tough blocker for my quarterback.”

            Coach had mercy on Jeremy and smiled at him.  “That’s the spirit!” he said.  “Your arms are too weak to block defenders.  Let’s add more resistance weight to the sled that you push using your forearms.  It’ll be painful and your forearms will become sore.  But after a couple days, you’ll be tougher.

            Jesus isn’t a friend on word only.

            Jesus jumped on the sled to add weight along with Jeremy’s coach.  Jeremy suffered humiliation after he failed to block a defender.  If he wants to win the tight-end position, he must pay the price of toughing up.  Jesus is a friend in deed for whomever believes in Him and goes with us through whatever battle we face.

            Besides Jesus enduring the cross to pay the price for the forgiveness of sins, Jesus loves football!  He was delighted to help Jeremy.

            Ow!

            After practice, Jeremy’s bruised black-and-blue arms ached a lot.  When he prayed for healing, Jesus’ shed blood bought Jeremy’s entrance directly to the Father’s throne.  Jesus interceded to the Father on Jeremy’s behalf. 

            After the next practice, Jeremy braved the sled drill again.  Afterwards, he prayed for healing again. 

            Again, Jesus interceded for Jeremy and prayed effectively for his healing.  By the third practice, the Father showered His grace on Jeremy.  When his forearms hit the sled, Jeremy pushed his coach (and Jesus) farther than before.  

       

Take Home Nugget

            Jeremy acquired head-knowledge about the God in church.  He’s convinced that Jesus is his friend.  He learned that his faith in Jesus won him access to the Father.  When Jeremy prays, he’s sure that Jesus “dresses up” his prayers to perfection.

            Jeremy’s sled improvement proved to him that Jesus’ (many unseen) deeds helped.

Holy Father, Indeed, Jesus is my friend in deed!  Amen. 

Adapted from “Comfort in Jesus” by Dr. Charles Stanley.  April 25, 2018.  In Touch Devotional Magazine.  Georgia.

J.D. Griffith

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