The reality is that we all have done wrong. We have sinned against God and others. Without help, we are condemned to pay for our wrongs. While this may be true, the Bible says we have an advocate. His name is Jesus Christ, and He is the One who stands between us and condemnation. How can Jesus stand as an advocate for us? It is because He is the perfect, sinless Son of God. He has done no wrong, and even more than that, Jesus has taken our wrongs to the grave when He died on the cross. When He rose again three days later, He rose as our redeemer and advocate.

There is one important distinction to be aware of regarding our advocate, Jesus. Notice that He is the only advocate we have. There is no other person in Heaven or on earth who can stand before God and plead our case. No one can declare our innocence but Jesus because He is the very one who took our sin from us. He is the greatest Advocate we could ever desire, and He promises never to leave us or forsake us for all eternity.

Life Lesson: It is the righteous, sinless life of Jesus Christ that makes Him the only viable advocate for us.

Dear God,
I am humbled by the love, grace, and advocacy I have in Jesus. Thank You for sending Him to earth so that I could be forgiven and free. Fill me with Your Spirit so that I can live a life that points others to the amazing grace of Jesus Christ.
In Jesus' name. Amen.

Living to tell what He died to say,
Pastor David McGee

Senior Pastor
The Bridge
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