We have an advocate

January 28   We have an advocate.      I John 2:1

1 John 2:1  My little children, these things write I unto you,

that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate

with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:

Yes – Jesus pleads for us in heaven; by His own blood He entered once into the holiest, there to appear in the presence of GOD FOR US.

He pleads for us against Satan, answering all his accusations; and for us with the Father, that we may be kept, supplies and glorified. O what a comfort when the heart is straitened in prayer, when the mouth is closed by guilt, when the spirit is harassed by temptation, to know that Jesus as our Advocate appears and pleads for us above!

Beloved, Jesus is before God for YOU this morning, and every morning; and the benefits of His intercession you daily enjoy. 

When doubting and fearful, put your cause afresh into His hands, and leave him to carry it; He can plead well; His arguments are powerful, and His manner is divine.

 Keep Jesus before thee this day as thy Advocate; rejoice in His office and name, and remember He is saying, “Father, I will that those whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am, to behold my glory.”

Him the father heareth always; and all for whom he pleads are safe, and shall be happy.

Look up, my soul, with cheerful eyes,

See where the great Redeemer stands,

The glorious Advocate on high,

With precious incense in His hands:

And on His pleading still depend,

Who is your Advocate and Friend.

James Smith