Our Preciuos Advocate

1 John 2:1-2 “My dead children, I write this to you so that you will not sin.  But if anybody does sin, we have one who speaks to the Father in our defense- Jesus Christ, the righteous one. He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only ours but also for the sins of the whole world.”

In some manuscripts it says, "He is the one who turns aside God's wrath, taking away our sins,"...

            Lord and Sweet Advocate, I am reminded of my childhood when we would go to our mother if we wanted to go or do something special as we knew she had a way with dad that we did not.  I realize that what is said here is not the same at all in reality, but the concept is the same.  You have made me an advocate for our students, so realize the concept every day.

            How can I thank You, righteous One, for interceding for me all day every day with the Father?  Your precious blood covers ALL of my sins, confessed or not.  If I am one of Yours, and by Your grace and mercy I am, then when the accuser goes to the Father and tattles, You tell the Father, “She is one of ours and her sin is covered.”  Hallelujah, what a Savior!

            Lord, both statements for verse 2 are in harmony.  Your atoning blood cleansed us from all sin for all time.  Therefore the Father’s wrath is abated not because of our contrite goodness, but because of Your sacrifice.  And because You shed that blood, You alone can advocate with the Father and turn aside His anger at our sin.

            What a great and precious gift You gave on that horrible, but beautiful day!  There are not enough words to express my gratitude, but You know my heart.

What can wash away my sin?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus!
What can make me whole again?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus!
O precious is the flow,
That makes me white as snow?
No other fount I know;
Nothing but the blood of Jesus!