5 Ways and Verses That Show Us How Jesus Relates to Our Pain

　　Often, God seems so far away. Especially in our times of pain and conflict, it becomes more difficult to recognize God’s presence and goodness.

　　Yet when we look through the Scripture, God relates to those in pain and sorrow. Jesus calls the Holy Spirit the Comforter. Despite the Lord’s unique and majestic qualities and authority, he continually bridges the distance between himself and us to show us love and encouragement.

　　God could have chosen to bring salvation in any number of infinite ways. He chose a specific solution through becoming human to relate to us and be with us intimately, all through the person of the Lord Jesus Christ. He was fully human and fully divine, and in his humanity, he experienced the common pain of our lives.

　　Here are five ways and verses that show us how Jesus relates to our pain.