Read Hebrews 2:10–18
Today’s Scripture: For this reason [Jesus] had to be made like his brothers in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people. Hebrews 2:17

Jesus Christ is both merciful and faithful; He is merciful toward people and faithful toward God. He can never fail in His priestly ministries. He made the necessary sacrifice for our sins so that we might be reconciled to God.
He did not need to make a sacrifice for Himself because He is sinless.
But what happens when we who have been saved are tempted to sin? He stands ready to help us! He was tempted when He was on earth, but no temptation conquered Him (Heb. 4:14–15). Because He has defeated every enemy, He can give us the grace we need to overcome temptation (v. 16).

The word succour in the King James Version (or help in the New
International Version) in Hebrews 2:18 literally means “to run to the cry of
a child.” It means “to bring help when it is needed.” Angels are able to
serve us (1:14), but they cannot help us in our times of temptation. Only
Jesus Christ can do that, and He can do it because He became a man and suffered and died for us.

Something to Ponder
What are some specific ways that Jesus has been merciful to you lately?