Jesus Christ, The Great Advocate

Jesus Christ, the Great Advocate

Hey Family, yesterday I had the privilege of serving on jury duty for the first time. And although there was A LOT of waiting I had the opportunity and privilege to use that time to meditate on Christ and His advocacy in our lives and how we too should advocate for those without a proper voice and platform for themselves. 

Scripture 

‭‭John‬ ‭12:1‭-‬11‬ ‭NIV‬‬

[1] Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. [2] Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. [3] Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus’ feet and wiped his feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. [4] But one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was later to betray him, objected, [5] “Why wasn’t this perfume sold and the money given to the poor? It was worth a year’s wages.” [6] He did not say this because he cared about the poor but because he was a thief; as keeper of the money bag, he used to help himself to what was put into it. [7] “Leave her alone,” Jesus replied. “It was intended that she should save this perfume for the day of my burial. [8] You will always have the poor among you, but you will not always have me.” [9] Meanwhile, a large crowd of Jews found out that Jesus was there and came, not only because of him but also to see Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. [10] So the chief priests made plans to kill Lazarus as well, [11] for on account of him, many of the Jews were going over to Jesus and believing in him.

Jesus stood up for and validated those doing good deeds in the world that the majority of society did not understand or misconstrued their acts as complete folly or even sin. 

Today's Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father, Creator, and Savior we bless Your Holy name for You hear everything, see everything, and are everywhere. So, in abiding in You, Lord, we ask that You open our spiritual eyes and ears to see and hear the world as You do advocate for the least of these and let Your glory be known amongst all people. We ask this in Your name so we know that it can and will be done. In Jesus Christ's wonderful name, we pray, Amen.

CALL TO ACTION:

Let us be intentional today and this week to affirm the good deeds of others even in the face of opposition by those closest to us. For God gave us the spirit of boldness, not of timidity. Can I get an AMEN? 🙏🏾

Have a blessed day!🙂

THE POSSIBLE PLACE