One of the huge benefits of receiving Christ as our personal Savior* is that we have the perfect Advocate before God the Father. We have the absolute best representation. The Bible says in the book of Hebrews that Jesus Christ is our eternal High Priest. His work as an advocate/intercessor is described in Hebrews 7:5, “Therefore He is able also to save forever those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them.” This is fantastic news when we are in a crisis, such as being diagnosed with cancer. He LIVES to make intercession for us!
Not only does His intercession constantly cover our sins because of His saving work on the cross, but in John 14:12-14, Jesus makes bold promises as a result of Him being at the Father’s right hand. “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do, he will do also; and greater works than these he will do; because I go to the Father. Whatever you ask in My name, that will I do, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask Me anything in My name, I will do it.” He is basically saying that He “has the ear” of the Lord of the universe, and that He will pull some strings for us! This, my friends, is the wonderful advocacy that Jesus Christ has for us – right now. Don’t be afraid; boldly ask Him for great things. Yes, ask Him to totally heal you. We may not know exactly how He will answer, but we definitely know how He tells us to pray. He’s in your corner now.
*For more on how to make Him your personal Savior – go here.
