We're seeing a lot of lawyers these days--and having been a legal secretary and personal secretary to a retired president judge--LONG time ago--I have wonderful memories of many years of exciting, interesting work and friendship with legal professionals. Now, years later, I still find it all very fascinating--as I find myself glued to the TV--and glutting down whatever snack I can find as time goes by! I fear we'll ALL have to go on diets when this is over!
Now while I have high respect for the legal profession, I can also enjoy the FUNNY "lawyer-bashing" that goes round the Internet (see link below!), and do understand the public's frustration with sometimes less-than-honorable professionals, WHATEVER profession they may represent. We've got a lot of "characters" out there--and need to be wary and wise, of course. But let's also recognize the fine professionals who do their job with integrity, excellence and concern--they're out there too!
Enough said about earthly fallible advocates--for I have a heavenly INFALLIBLE Advocate, the greatest Defender of all time. His services are free; His consultations are not "on the clock." He's "on call," whenever I need Him. And best of all, He sits at the right hand of the Father, interceding for me--and you. He's written a brief that outbriefs ALL briefs--it's His Word, and it is infallible, indestructible, trustworthy and true for all time--and for all my needs.
That Word, the Divine Brief of all time, stands against the claims of the enemy of my soul--for when the accuser of "the brethren"--and the sisters!--comes to argue his trumped-up case against my life and my love for Christ, there's One who IS the Word, who stands to defends me. The devil's got no case--his charges are thrown out--and he slinks out of the Court, trailing his tail behind him, when He sees and hears who's got my case at heart!
Now believe it, whatever case you need the Lord to plead for you. He's there--He's available in the HIGHEST COURT in the Land--AND His Blood gives YOU full authority to stand there too, to present YOUR need, to know that the Heavenly Judge, while to be feared in His holiness, is also to be trusted in His faithfulness--His decisions are wise, trustworthy and authoritatively correct.
Come before the Court, not with fear and trembling, but in full assurance that He will hear you, that your Lord will represent you--and that no weapon formed against you will prosper--NOT in God's Highest Court. You're a winner EVERY time. Now believe it--go read the BRIEF your defense lawyer has prepared for YOU--and have a great day!
Delight in a Word from the Well--a refreshing in the Water of His Word
"Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? Shall God that justifieth? Who is he tht condemneth? Shall Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us? (Romans 8:34)"
Draw from the Well--a prayer for renewing strength for this day
"Lord, when the enemy accuses me falsely and attempts to bring condemnation and guilt to my heart and mind, help me turn to YOU, my heavenly Defense Attorney, the One who knows me, loves me and speaks for me, who clears my record in the Highest Court, who intercedes daily in my behalf. Thank you, O blessed Lawyer of heaven's halls--I trust You with my life, In Jesus' Name, Amen."
Your DAILY Assignments!
My Personal, Indescribable Christ--Scripture for ALL Seasons!
Read Words from the Well poem and let the Lord minister to you.
He will, I promise! He is a faithful God and will be faithful to you today!
All Scriptures are taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible.
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