HE IS THE RISEN AND ASCENDED LORD JESUS. He pleads for us in heaven. By His own blood He entered once into the holiest, there to appear in the presence of God for us. He pleads for us against Satan, answering all his accusations; and for us with the Father, that we may be kept, supplied, and glorified. O what a comfort when the heart is overwhelmed in prayer, when the mouth is closed by guilt, when the spirit is harassed by temptation, to know that Jesus our Advocate appears and pleads for us above! Beloved, Jesus is before God for you this morning, and every morning; His intercession is your daily protection. When doubting and fearful, put your cause afresh into His hands, and leave Him to carry it; for you He pleads well; His arguments are powerful, and His manner divine. Think! Jesus before the Father is thy Advocate; rejoice in His office and name, and remember He is saying, "Father, I will that those whom Thou hast given me, be with me where I am, to behold my glory." Him the Father heareth always; and all for whom He pleads are safe and happy.

For Meditation:
Look up, my soul, with cheerful eye;
See where the great Redeemer stands,
The glorious Advocate on high,
With precious incense in His hands;
And on His pleading still depend,
Who is thy Advocate and Friend.