The Best Advocate

Isaiah 57 begins with Israel’s idolatry.

The chapter concludes with God’s mercy and grace.

God will not stay angry, and He will not hold a grudge.

Isaiah 57:16a (NRSVue) - For I will not continually accuse, nor will I always be angry,

In the second chapter of 1 John, we learn that we have an advocate.

1 John 2:1 (NRSVue) – 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,

As Christians, we should not intentionally sin.

As human beings, we are prone to sin even when it is unintentional.

That is why it is comforting to have an advocate.

According to Merriam-Webster, an advocate is a person who publicly supports a cause or represents another person in a legal setting.

The Apostles’ Creed tells us that Jesus “is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty.”

It is comforting to know that when we mess up, Christ is our advocate to The Father.

This is further proof of God’s mercy and grace.

He gave us The Son to intercede on our behalf.

And it is also proof that we should forgive others.

Jesus teaches us this in the Lord’s Prayer.

Matthew 6:12 (NRSVue) - And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.

 

Blessings,

Jim Pokorny

The Other Brother Jim

Look for me at faithfulfeetteam.blogspot.com on Friday, October 2, 2026.

I will be back here on Friday, October 9, 2026

 

God of Abundance

 

Jeremiah 31 discusses the return of the exiles.

This will be a joyful return.

The words are from the Lord but are spoken through the prophet.

The people will be grateful to the Lord, and His bounty will satisfy them.

Jeremiah 31:14b (NRSVue) - and my people shall be satisfied with my bounty, says the Lord.

In Paul’s letter to the Philippians, he acknowledges their support.

Paul also reminds them that their every need will be satisfied.

Philippians 4:19 (NRSVue) – And my God will fully satisfy every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

God’s blessings are indeed bountiful to the faithful.

It is important to note that God satisfies every need, not every greed.

God knows what we need even before we think to ask.

When we needed salvation, God held nothing back.

He satisfied that need in the only way possible.

God satisfied that need through Jesus Christ.

Sadly, some must hit rock bottom before turning to God.

When they do, God is there for them.

When God is all one has left, one realizes that He is Whom they needed all along.

Some might still ask if God knows what each individual needs.

Jesus answers the question this way.

Matthew 10:29-31 (NRSVue) - Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. And even the hairs of your head are all counted. So do not be afraid; you are of more value than many sparrows.

Blessings,

Jim Pokorny

The Other Brother Jim

Look for me at faithfulfeetteam.blogspot.com on Friday, September 18, 2026.

I will be back here on Friday, September 25, 2026