Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Bible in a Year: Judges 7-11 | Ephesians 5
Characteristics of God: He is our advocate.
Romans 8:34
Who then will condemn us? No one - for Christ Jesus died for us and was raised to life for us, and he is sitting in the place of honor at God’s right hand, pleading for us.
From the very beginning, God has shown himself to be on our side. He is a loving defender who stands with us even when we fall short. In Christ, this advocacy becomes deeply personal: Jesus not only bore our sins on the cross, but now, risen and glorified, sits at the right hand of the Father, pleading our case and interceding for us every moment. Our greatest comfort is knowing that our Advocate is both our Savior and our friend.
When he rose from the dead to go and prepare a place for us, he did not leave us alone; he sent us another advocate who now lives within us - the Holy Spirit.
John 14:16
“And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, who will never leave you.”
Because of what Jesus did for us, we are not only forgiven and saved, but we are also never alone. Now, the Holy Spirit , who is within us, advocates for us through all of life’s circumstances. All glory, honor, gratitude, and praise go to God!
As I reflect on my life, I think about when I first started developing my spiritual faith. I am now able to see how much Jesus’ advocacy, so generously provided through the grace of God, has impacted my life. This draws me close to him, most especially when I am at my weakest. He, too, lived in this weak state of the flesh, so he knows exactly what it feels like.
Hebrews 4:14-16
So then, since we have a great High Priest who has entered heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we believe. This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin. So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.
There is no better leader and advocate to follow than one who knew our sins in advance and still loved us enough to die, so that we may live. What better friend and advocate than one who would lay his life down for us (John 15:13)?
Questions:
When things aren’t going well in your life, is prayer your immediate response, or do you only turn to God after every other option has failed?
Do you see God as your advocate?
Next Steps:
Prayer is having a conversation with God, so set aside time every day to talk to God. Remember, as in any good conversation, listening is imperative, so open your heart and listen to him as well. Then, throughout the day, talk to him and listen for his quiet whispers.
Study 1 Thessalonians 5:17 and Romans 8:26.
Prayer:
Dearest Jesus, you are my advocate as you plead my case to our Father, God. Help me to be more forgiving and help me to understand the power forgiveness has in my life. Mark my lessons personally so that I can not only understand, but also gain the wisdom that comes with it, so I am able to back up what I have learned by my words, thoughts, and actions. Thank you for winning the victory over death for me so that I will be able to enjoy life with you for all eternity as the forgiven child of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Thank you for your forgiveness through your Son, Jesus Christ, as I pray in his most holy name. Amen.
Series Theme Verse:
Jeremiah 9:23-24a
This is what the Lord says: “Don’t let the wise boast in their wisdom, or the powerful boast in their power, or the rich boast in their riches. But those who wish to boast should boast in this alone: that they truly know me and understand that I am the Lord….”
Written by Linda Repka, a Whitehouse attendee and a contributor to the Daily.