I John 2: 1-2
My little children, I am writing these things to you that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the Righteous; and He, Himself is the propitiation for our sins; and not for ours only but also for those of the whole world.
Jesus is my Lawyer, defending me before God when Satan accuses me of what I have thought, said, or done contrary to the right; He does not deny my guilt, but points out that the penalty has already been paid--by Himself. So I can now be forgiven and set free.
The precious Blood Jesus shed on the Cross was powerful enough to puchase the whole Universe, making Him our Owner and Master. That's how He took care of the sins of everyone in the whole World.
But only those who recognize Who Jesus is and have realized that He is their personal Sacrifice have been redeemed. He has saved us from the power sin had over us today, and He will transform our bodies into spiritual bodies of light when our Redemption is complete, at His Return.
O Father, thank You so much for choosing me for Salvation. Thank You for knowing me and loving me. Thank You for giving me a part in Your great Plan of the Ages to bring all Creation to its culmination and finish, and You use me and others as Your hands and feet to accomplish Your will.
We do every day those things that further Your Plan, day by day and step by step. Help me, Father, strengthen me; let the fears and worries that assail me be turned into excitement over what You are doing, how You are moving in my own life and in the World.
And may You receive all the credit, all the honor and glory for all You are doing. All Your will is good, and beautiful, and brings prosperity to us and glory to You.
Even so, come, Lord Jesus.
