Have you ever tried to explain something hard to someone who has never been through the same experience you have? Maybe you’ve had a friend that you’ve tried to share something that’s really hard for you, but they have never felt the same way. It’s so much better to talk to someone who has been through the exact same thing.

That’s one of the most awesome things about Jesus. He gets it. The Bible says Jesus was tempted in every way that we are. When He lived on earth, He felt hungry, tired, frustrated, and sad. He knew what it was like to be tempted to do the wrong thing.

One time, Jesus went out into the wilderness and didn’t eat anything for forty days. He was so hungry! And that’s when the devil showed up and tempted Him three different times. First, the devil said, “If You’re God’s Son, turn these stones into bread.” But every time, Jesus answered with a verse from the Bible: “It is written...” (Matthew 4:1-11). Jesus used God’s Word like a shield. And He never gave in.

So when you’re struggling not to lose your temper, or not to lie, or not to be jealous, you can tell Jesus about it. He won’t roll His eyes or say, “That’s easy!” He knows exactly how hard it is. And because He beat every temptation, He can help you beat yours.

Think About It: What’s one temptation that’s really hard for you right now? How does it feel to know Jesus understands exactly what that’s like? What do you think Jesus would want to tell you about it?