ADVOCATE

“My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous;”  

1 John 2:1

Advocate: one summoned alongside, a helper or patron in a lawsuit.*  

When our name is called and the “guilty” verdict is read in regard to our sin, a Higher Being steps beside us. For those of us who have received Christ as Savior, rather than being handcuffed and taken away to eternal condemnation, the righteous Christ advocates on our behalf. He pleads our innocence on the basis of paying our sin debt on the cross. Relief washes over us as the gavel sounds and “Not guilty” is pronounced. 

Lord Jesus, holy ADVOCATE, there are no words to express the depth of my gratitude for what You have done for me. I love You and praise You.    

*Ryrie Study Bible Expanded Edition, page 1992.

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