Oct. 9, 2025

Jesus Knows What It's Like to Be You

Jesus Knows What It's Like to Be You

When life hurts, it’s easy to feel like no one really understands. In this episode, discover the powerful truth that Jesus does, because He’s lived it.

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When life hurts, it’s easy to feel like no one really understands. In this episode, discover the powerful truth that Jesus does, because He’s lived it.

Ever feel like no one really gets what you’re going through?

Whether it’s pain, exhaustion, or the weight of temptation, it can seem like you’re walking a road no one else has traveled. But Scripture reminds us that Jesus has walked it too, and He still walks beside you today.

In this devotion, you’ll hear the story of neurosurgeon Paul Kalanithi, who went from treating patients to becoming one himself. His journey reminds us that even in our weakest moments, we can find strength in a Savior who truly understands.

Jesus isn’t distant or detached. He knows the sting of loss, the ache of fatigue, and the pull of temptation. That’s why He can meet you right where you are, with compassion and grace that only comes from Someone who’s been there.

Main Scriptures:

Hebrews 2:17–18 – “It was necessary for Him to be made in every respect like us… Since He Himself has gone through suffering and testing, He is able to help us when we are being tested.”

Matthew 4:1–11 – Jesus is tempted in the wilderness

By the end of this episode, you’ll discover:

  • Why Jesus had to experience human weakness and temptation
  • How His understanding changes how you pray and live
  • A simple prayer to remind you that you’re never alone in your suffering

Today’s Challenge:

When you face something heavy today, stop and say:

“Lord, You know what this feels like. You’ve walked this road before me. Help me trust You through it.”

Let that reminder carry you through the day—He understands, and He’s right there with you.

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He spent his days in scrubs, steady hands, inside the most fragile place we have, the human brain. Paul Kalanithi was the neurosurgeon families trusted when life hung by a thread. Then a scan lit up with spots on his own lungs. Stage four. Overnight, he went from the one holding the chart to the one wearing the hospital bracelet. The questions he used to answer for others? Came crashing back on him. What do you do when the healer becomes the patient? Welcome to daily devotions for busy lives. I'm Bart Leger and for the next few minutes, let's take a breath and steady our hearts with the reminder that you're not alone in what you're feeling. Paul started writing about it, not as a distant expert, but as a fellow sufferer. In When Breath Becomes Air, he talks about meaning, hope, and facing the unknown from both sides of the bed. What about the pain you and I are going through? Does anyone else know what it feels like?

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I'm here to tell you that there is. That one is Jesus. He understands weakness and pain.

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Why? Because he lived it. When you feel the ground shift, diagnosis, loss, or anxiety, you don't have a Savior shouting advice from the stands. You have a high priest who's walked the path and known the fear and still guides you through. He understands you and he won't leave you there. Hebrews chapter 2, verses 17 and 18 says, It was necessary for him to be made in every respect like us, his brothers and sisters, so that he could be our merciful and faithful high priest before God.

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Then he could offer a sacrifice that would take away the sins of the people. Since he himself has gone through suffering and testing, he is able to help us when we are being tested. And in Matthew chapter 4, we see Jesus being tempted in the wilderness.

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He was tired and hungry and weak, but he was faithful. Now think about this. The Son of God stepped into our skin. He faced the ache of hunger and the sting of rejection and the exhaustion of long days and the heartbreak of grief. He wasn't insulated from life's pain. He felt it all so he could meet us in ours.

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When you lose someone you love, Jesus understands the ache. When anxiety keeps you awake at night, he knows that too. When temptation whispers that you're too weak to resist, he's already fought that battle and won. The beauty of our faith is this.

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Jesus didn't just die for you.

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He lived with you in mind. He experienced the full weight of being human so he could lift yours. So when you pray, you're not talking to a distant deity.

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You're talking to someone who's felt tears on his own face and still says, I'm here. I know.

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I've got you. Maybe right now, you feel like Paul Kalanathie, suddenly on the other side of the chart, dealing with pain or fear you didn't see coming. But hear this. Jesus isn't looking at you with pity. He's walking with you in compassion. Today, when life feels heavy, stop and pray this prayer out loud. Lord, you know what this feels like.

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You've walked this road before me. Help me trust you through it.

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Now let that be your reminder.

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He understands and he's walking beside you. Lord Jesus, thank you for stepping into our world and our pain. Thank you that you understand what it means to be weary and tempted and afraid.

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When we feel overwhelmed, remind us that you've walked this path before and that your strength is enough for today. Help us to lean on you as our faithful shepherd and our compassionate savior. In Jesus' name, amen. Do you know someone going through a difficult time? How about sharing this episode with them?

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You can send them to dailydevotionsforbusylives.com Share the encouragement. Thanks for joining me today on Daily Devotions for Busy Lives.

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Remember, Jesus understands what it's like to be you, and he's walking with you through it.

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Come back next time for more encouragement to help you live grounded in God's truth. Until then, God bless and have a great day.