Thursday, February 25
Jesus Is My Advocate
By Duane Smith as told to Kerri Bland
My little children, I am writing these things to you that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous; and He Himself is the propitiation for our sins; and not for ours only, but also for those of the whole world.
I John 2:1-2
Jesus is my Advocate. He stands between me and condemnation by our Holy God. His Spirit intercedes for me in prayer.
An advocate is a promoter, a supporter—a voice speaking for another. Christ is the ultimate Advocate because He actually paid the price for our sins. Normally an advocate is not willing to make this kind of sacrifice. A lesser defender would try to soften the blow, but would not take the penalty onto himself.
Because Jesus is my willing Advocate, I am able to sing, “…That Christ has regarded my helpless estate, And hath shed His own blood for my soul…It is well with my soul.”
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Are you feeling separated from God today? Remember Jesus is on your side. He understands your circumstance and intercedes for you as you pray.
Jesus, my Advocate, thank You for paying the penalty for my sin and giving peace to my soul. I ask You to intercede for me today as I bring my requests before You.
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