The Verdict!

Yesterday morning my wife made an appearance in traffic court because of a citation she had received for a traffic violation. (Permission granted by my wife to divulge this information for illustrative purposes.) She admitted her guilt and the fact her mind was on other things as she traveled a familiar stretch where she normally monitored her speed closely. Though she admitted all this, by going before the judge her hope was that the fine would be reduced. I waited to hear from her to find out the final verdict.

Before God WE ARE GUILTY. None of us is without sin. ( Romans 3:23; 1 John 1:10) Perhaps that guilt is directly associated with our mind being on things other than the Will of God. So many times we have either deliberately chosen to do our own thing or acted without thinking things through in accordance with God’s standards. Since we know our guilt and accountability before God, considering His judgment can be a fearful thing. The Hebrew writer even implied such. ( Hebrews 10:31)

As Christians we have the following encouragement.
“My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, WE HAVE AN ADVOCATE WITH THE FATHER, JESUS CHRIST THE RIGHTEOUS.” ( 1 John 2:1 ESV)

We don’t stand before the Father alone. In CHRIST we have one who SPEAKS ON OUR BEHALF to offer DEFENSE for us.

Paul also encouraged…
“(5) For there is one God, and there is ONE MEDIATOR BETWEEN GOD AND MEN, the man CHRIST JESUS, (6) WHO GAVE HIMSELF AS A RANSOM FOR ALL, which is the testimony given at the proper time.” ( 1 Timothy 2:5-6 ESV)

JESUS CHRIST took care of the penalty due for our infractions against God’s Will. He is the One Who has made it possible for us to approach God in confidence. ( Hebrews 4:16) According to Paul’s statement, JESUS is the only One Who is in a position to mediate for us. Praise God for such an encouraging hope in CHRIST.

Have a great day LIVING APPRECIATIVELY OF A COMMUTED SENTENCE!
Carl

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