Jesus is...Advocate
Channel: Joseph Chase
Date: 2011-10-04

Jesus Christ is...Advocate (1 John 2:1)

     My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous."

Our lord is on by our side helping us bear our burdens.  He is a helper, comforter and friend to those who seek Him.  Sadly, many people try to live life without this friend to help them.

The word advocate in 1 John 2:1 is a beautiful word picture we should all know about.  It is the Koine Greek word for Paraclete: παράκλητος (paráklētos, that can signify "one who consoles or comforts, one who encourages or uplifts; hence refreshes, and/or one who intercedes on our behalf as an advocate in court") (Wikipedia has some good information on this word).

The devil is building a case for you to be by his side in Hell for eternity.  His case is based upon your sin (Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:1,2).  However, at the judgement seat of Christ we will have Jesus Himself as our advocate pleading our case (Romans 8:34), based upon His own righteousness (2 Cor 5:21) and the payment he made for our sin (Col. 1:20).  Our loving advocate paid the price for you not to go to Hell.  He paid with his own precious blood.

      knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold,  (19)  but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot. (1 Peter 1:18-19).

Think on the wonderful blessing of having Jesus as your advocate.  Before long you will pour out your gratitude for this powerful aspect of our Savior.