Pastor David McGee’s Devotional 6 April 2021 Cross the Bridge Evolutional
Our Intercessor (Pastor David McGee’s Devotional 6 April 2021)
Zechariah 1:12
Then the Angel of the LORD answered and said, “O LORD of hosts, how long will You not have mercy on Jerusalem and on the cities of Judah, against which You were angry these seventy years?”NKJV
In the book of Zechariah, God pulls back the veil as the prophet records a vision he receives from the Lord. In this image, we see the pre-incarnate Christ atop a horse in the midst of myrtle trees. This alone would be a wonderful sight to behold, but what happens next is amazing! You see, as Christ is amidst the myrtles, He begins interceding on behalf of Israel. He cries out to God the Father asking for His mercy. What an amazing picture of grace. The people of Israel, with no voice of their own, see their Messiah speaking on their behalf. This amazing interaction still occurs to this day.
Hebrews 7:25
herefore He is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them. NKJV
As we trust in Christ for forgiveness, we don’t just receive a one-time stamp and then get tossed to the side to fend for ourselves. No, our King stands before the Father interceding for us. While Satan may try and accuse us, our Lord Jesus stands between him and the Father and proclaims us forgiven. What an amazing Gospel. What an amazing Lord.
Life Lesson:
You have a great intercessor and His name is Jesus.
Dear God,
I praise You now because of what Jesus has done. Because He went to the cross, died and was raised again, I can have forgiveness of sins. And because of His intercession, I know that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ. Armed with this Truth, may I be used to share the Gospel with others so they may know the amazing love of Christ. In Jesus’ name. Amen
Through the Bible…
Morning: Judges 18, 19
Evening: Luke 10:25-42
Proverb: Proverbs 6
Living to tell what He died to say,
Pastor David McGee
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