“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin.” Hebrews 4:15

I saw him come in, though he looked a little off! When he opened his mouth to speak, I knew something was wrong. He sounded horrible! I shook his hand anyway and we went into the office for a quick Church meeting. Moving from a chair, to standing, it was evident he was not comfortable. It may have been seeing Jesus’ picture on the wall, but I wondered, did Jesus ever get sick like Randy?

There are only 2 answers to the sick question… Jesus either did or didn’t. Everything we know, or need to know, about God and Son is found in the Word of God. If it isn’t in there, it’s questionable! And I’ve heard some crazy, unverifiable stuff. Like, ‘when Jesus was a child He healed sick animals for fun!’ Which cannot be found in PETA 4:7. But Jesus, like Randy, was a man. Did He ever get sick?

We have several folks in our church who are going through health issues. Some serious! When I talk to them on the phone or go visit, it is my calling to give them some hope to hang onto. So I pray to God, by the power of the Holy Spirit, through Jesus Christ His Son. I ALWAYS ask for healing or to help them to feel better. So I’ve wondered, “can Jesus even sympathize with one of His sick sheep?

The question of ‘did Jesus ever get sick,’ begs another. ‘Does it matter?’ In one respect, it doesn’t. God told us by His written Word what we need to know. If it’s not in there, we are not allowed to build fanciful sandcastles of Doctrine that can easily fly away on gossamer wings! Like Calvinism (that was a joke aimed at a few of my friends).

So did Jesus ever get sick? Looking at this Bible Verse, I’m going to make a 51/49 bet that He did. But I’m not putting money on it. We know, other than dying from the sickness of paying for our sin, He didn’t have terminal cancer. I doubt He had COPD or Cerebral Palsy because He appeared to walk and talk really well! But did Jesus ever catch a cold or the flu? I think He did… and here’s why.

Sickness, like breathing and sinning, is common to EVERYONE! Whether sick from flu, cancer or fatigue, we all know what it feels like to not feel well. That being said, it helps me to think my Savior has an ‘experienced’ empathy for my plight. Just like He did with my breathing and my sin. And that thought, unbelievably… gives me a LOT of comfort.

Whether healthy or sick, are you comfortable with Jesus?