As
we continue to focus on the Savior during this sacred week, today we will move
to the letter “A” in the name Savior. The attribute that we will look at is
Jesus as our “advocate”. An advocate
is defined as “one that pleads the cause of another;
specifically: one that pleads the cause of another before a tribunal or judicial court” (merriamwebster.com). Did
you know that that’s exactly what Jesus did and still does for us? The
evidence against us was overwhelming. We didn’t stand a chance. But Jesus, our
advocate stepped in and plead the case before our accusers. Though we were
guilty, He offered to take the penalty for us! Though deserving of punishment, He took on our punishment! Thank God for an advocate like no other. In I
John 2:1, we read “My dear children, I am writing this to you so that you
will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate who pleads our case
before the Father. He is Jesus Christ, the one who is truly righteous.”
I am not sure about anyone else, but it melts my heart to know
that I have an advocate, someone who goes before me and pleads my case. He is
on my side. With Him I can’t lose and neither can you! Be encouraged today!
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