“For there is only one God and one Mediator who can reconcile God and people. He is the man Christ Jesus.”1 Timothy 2:5-6
There is no better lawyer to plead our case then Jesus Himself, which makes receiving Him and accepting His love all that more important.
Dialogue
The Client: I have heard that you were the best lawyer in the world and I was hoping that you would defend me before the Judge. You see I am guilty of many sins and I am ready to come clean and be held accountable for the decisions I have made.
The Lawyer: You have come to the right place and I just so happen to be the very one who can defend you.
The Client: You can, really?
The Lawyer: Yes and I have a very good feeling that the judge will find you not guilty!
The Client: But how is that possible I have committed these sins?
The Lawyer: Yes I know you have, but, let’s just say I know the judge on a personal level! However, before we begin, I need to make sure you have complete faith in Me and that you know I am more than just your lawyer.
The Client: Okay! Who are you?
The Lawyer: I am the Son of God and it is My Father who just happens to be the judge. I was sent to earth to take upon Myself these very sins you bring before Me. In doing that, I was placed upon the cross and crucified. I am the perfect Lamb of God who was slain. It is my very blood that brings atonement and forgiveness. Are you aware of the Prosecutor?
The Client: No!
Jesus (The Lawyer): He is very persistent, conniving, sly, and good at twisting and turning My words around. He is going to try and do those very things today. He will even try and question you, but I just want you to stay silent I will handle him. I have already paid for you in full. Do you believe that I can and will save you from the death sentence of your sins?
The Client: Yes!
Jesus: You just stay seated I will speak on your behalf!
The Judge (God): Would the Councilmen please step forward? Counsel for the defendant what is your plea?
Jesus: Not guilty Your honor!
The Judge: Prosecutor what do you have to say?
Satan (The Prosecutor): He is guilty and I can prove it!
Jesus: Your honor if I may?
The Judge (God): Go ahead!
Jesus: (Jesus places His nail scarred hands up for the Judge to see.) Your honor as You can see I stand before You today pleading the case for my client. He has come to me, Your honor and admitted the wrong he has done and as I stand before You today, I have proof that I have taken those sins upon myself. I have paid for them in full! It is my hands I hold out to You today, and it is the blood I have shed that is the perfect sacrifice.
Jesus: Your honor today I have entered into heaven itself to appear now before You as his/her advocate. (Hebrews 9:24) I love them Your honor. I love them so much, I now live forever to plead to You on their behalf.
The Judge looks over at you and says two life changing words, "NOT GUILTY!"
Jesus did more than just die, He rose again and sits in honor at the right hand of God and pleads for us daily. He is our Mediator, our Advocate, and He fills the gap between us and God. Draw a cross and place your name on the left side of it and place God’s name on the right side of it. Now put Jesus’ name in the middle. He is the bridge; it is through Him that brings reconciliation with God.
Jesus it is through You that we have life and receive love on a daily basis. It is You that pleads before Your Father on our behalf. Thank You for filling the gap! Amen
