Christ Intercedes For You

[Thompson, Darryl]

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Ellen G. White Estate, Devotional for October 14
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Christ Intercedes For You

We have such an high priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne
of the Majesty in the heavens; a minister of the sanctuary, and of the
true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, and not man. Heb. 8:1, 2.

The natural eye can never behold the comeliness and beauty of Christ.
The inward illumination of the Holy Spirit, revealing to the soul its
true hopeless, helpless condition without the mercy and pardon of the
Sin-bearer-the all-sufficiency of Christ-can alone enable man to discern
His infinite mercy, His immeasurable love, benevolence, and glory.

No one ever came to our world on such an errand of grace, infinite
compassion, and unspeakable love, as our Saviour; and none ever received
such treatment at the hands of fallen man. "Ye are not your own; ye are
bought with a price" (see 1 Cor. 6:19, 20). We are Christ's by creation,
His by redemption. He is the only sinless Being who endured suffering,
shameful humiliation, and rejection in our behalf. . . . 

Then, how should those who become new creatures in Christ Jesus, saved
by His merits, conduct themselves before the universe of heaven? Shall
they complain? Shall they accuse one another? Would not a meek and
submissive spirit be more becoming? "Learn of me," said the great
Teacher, "for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto
your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." Shall we
reveal this spirit in our characters? Shall we wear His yoke, and lift
His burdens? . . . 

Could all see Christ before the throne, waiting for their prayers,
waiting for them to surrender their will, to cease their rebellion and
come back to their allegiance to God, in deep penitence they would pray
the Father to forgive their transgression of His law, and forgive them
for the influence they have exercised in causing others to disregard the
law of Jehovah. The confederacies of the enemy's army are triumphing in
their delay. Will they longer remain under the condemnation of the law?
Or, will they stand on the side of Christ, and with their influence help
the betrayed, rebellious race by their own experimental knowledge? Will
they now become co-workers with Jesus Christ, who is making personal
intercession for them before the Father? Angels are keeping back the
destroying agencies, for they have an intense interest for these
rebellious sons, and they want to help them to return to the fold in
safety and peace, that they may finally be overcomers, and be saved,
eternally saved with the family of God in heaven.

>From Devotional: Our Father Cares, p. 266.