Everyone needs an advocate. Life is too challenging to do it alone. It is too easy for us to be misunderstood or to face issues too complex for us to adequately handle. How wonderful it is, therefore, to have someone who comes to our aid and pleads our case!
When it comes to transgressions, we are out of our league. Despite all of our willpower and determination, sin is too difficult for us to deal with on our own. That is where Christ comes to our rescue. He is unlike any other friend or supporter, for He is righteous. He can boldly come to our defense because He is the only One to successfully overcome evil and wickedness. An advocate is someone who stands beside us and pleads our case. What confidence that gives us to know that the Holy Son of God ensures that our sins are forgiven and remembered no more!
Perhaps you have been struggling with sin in your life. Maybe you have been burdened by guilt and shame. If so, it is time for you to ask your heavenly advocate to come alongside you, to help you deal with your sin, and to find forgiveness. Your absolution will not come because you tried hard enough but because your Advocate was righteous Christ. Allow Him to do in your life what only He can do.