The Heavenly Defense – Rhapsody Of Realities TeeVo Devotional July 3rd

(Jesus Is Our Chief Counsel)

TO THE BIBLE: 1 John 2:1
“My little children, these things I write to you, so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.”

LET’S TALK
Imagine being called into the principal’s office for something you didn’t do. Your heart is racing. Then a teacher walks in and says, “She’s innocent; I know the full story.” That relief? That’s what Jesus does for you!

I’m always so inspired by the depth of the Father’s love for us. He sent Jesus to die for us, raised Him from the dead, and appointed Him as our advocate against the devil, who is described in Scripture as the accuser of God’s people. That’s why John said,” the accuser of our brethren, who accused them before our God day and night, has been cast down” (Revelation 12:10).

Each time the devil tries to accuse you and make you feel undeserving of God’s blessings, Jesus, your advocate with the Father, speaks in your defence—He pleads your case! What a blessing!

The Bible says His blood speaks better things than the blood of Abel (Hebrews 12:24). His blood continually speaks on your behalf, washing you clean from all unrighteousness and every stain of sin (1 John 1:7-9) so you can keep running your race of faith with a clear conscience.

The Father ordained Jesus to be your advocate—counsel for the defence. With Him on your side, it’s impossible for you to be defeated or disadvantaged.

Even when you feel embarrassed about a mistake in school or with your friends, the enemy may throw his darts of condemnation at you, and try to get you to feel guilty and inferior before God, but all you need do is laugh him to scorn and say, “Jesus, my Advocate with the Father, has justified me and presented me holy, unblameable and unreproveable before the Father.”

Don’t ever get into an argument with the devil when he comes to you with his railing accusations.

Just be conscious of your identity as the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus, who also is your advocate before the Father.

Go Deeper
Romans 8:33-34; Romans 5:1 WNT

Pray:
Precious Lord Jesus, thank you for being my advocate with the Father! Thank you for your grace, mercy and love by which I live a life of glory, free from sin, guilt and condemnation. Thank you for your blood that cleanses from all unrighteousness! Thank you for your death, burial and resurrection through which I’ve been presented holy, unblameable and unreproveable in your sight. Amen.

Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
Acts 15:36-16:1-15, Esther 8-10
TWO YEAR
Luke 6:12-19, Deuteronomy 30

Act:
If any sense of condemnation arises today, stay unruffled; just smile and say, “Jesus is my advocate; I’m justified and free!”