Our Advocates

But this man [Jesus], because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood. Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them (Hebrews 7:24-25).

We Christians have two perfect advocates for us who are beyond reproach, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. Jesus not only took our sins to the cross and died that we might live in eternity with Him, but He is even now making appeals on our behalf when we need them. He is our personal intercessor, as well as our Savior.

Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God (Romans 8:26-27).

The Holy Spirit is also our advocate, interceding for us in all things, even in our prayers. Dwelling within us, He is the righteous, saintly part of us. It is His job to guide us in becoming more like Christ. When we grow in this direction we produce more and more fruit of the Spirit, showing that we belong to God.

That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man. That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith... (Ephesians 3:15-16a).

No matter the problems that come, no matter the temptations we face, no matter the hardships that befall us, we have a support system that will never fail us. We have the best heaven has to offer on our side as long as we don't turn away.

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