For Christ has entered, not into holy places made with hands, which are copies of the true things, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God on our behalf. (Heb 9:24 ESV, underscoring added)
It is helpful to ponder the truth that Christ is in Heaven right now, representing and upholding all believers. He is our Advocate! (1 Joh 2)
. . . that he worked in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places, 21 far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come. 22 And he put all things under his feet and gave him as head over all things to the church . . . (Eph 1:20-22 ESV) Jesus Christ is the head of the church. He is the Lamb of God who has poured out His blood on the mercy seat–for us. (Joh 1:36; 1 Pet 1:19; Rev 7:14; 22:1)
So then, after the Lord had spoken to them, He was received up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God. (Mk 16:19 NKJV) Jesus is now seated at the right hand of God.
He saw that there was no man, and wondered that there was no intercessor; therefore His own arm brought salvation for Him; and His own righteousness, it sustained Him. (Isa 59:16) Jesus is our intercessor in heaven. He is our agent in heavenly realms.
For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus . . . (1 Tim 2:5) Jesus is both God and man. He is the only mediator between God and men. A mediator is a peacemaker, and Jesus has brought about peace between God the Father and all who are born-again.
My little children, these things I write to you, so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. (1 Joh 2:1) Jesus Christ, the righteous One of God, is our Advocate with the Father. In Heaven Jesus pleads our case, and works to effect reconciliation between us and Father God. He also, as our Savior and Redeemer, affirms that He has purchased all of salvation’s blessings for us, and thanks to Him, we are entitled to them.
Jesus is your champion and crusader! Stand and give thanks and praise to the Lord today, brothers and sisters!
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