Hebrews 2

Hold the gospel close, or else you'll forget it.  People are sinful--if our own salvation depended on us not sinning, we'd never get anywhere near.  I couldn't agree more.  In verses 6-8, is 'him' humans or Jesus?  I God?  "Crowned with glory and honor because of the suffering of death"--that's a very Christian idea.  Many people might say that doesn't make sense, that death is final and that we're dead, no matter why you died.  But we as Christians have heaven.  Thank You, Lord, Jesus destroyed the devil ("him who has the power of death") "through death"--using the devil's own weapons against him, without sinking to his level.  It's amazing that You thought of that solution, and amazing that You went through with it, that You actually sent Your son, Your only son, to suffer and die.  I forget about that part of Christianity sometimes. What an ugly way to die.  But You went through with it for us, for me.  For every single person on this earth.  That's so mind-blowing.  And despite all Your suffering, all the suffering You see and feel and know every day, You are still good.  Thank YOu.  Verse 18 is extremely comforting: "For because he has suffered and been tempted, he is able to help those who are tempted."  Please help me to remember that when I feel overwhelmed by sin, Lord--that, and that You are powerful.