Romans 6:4   ⁴ Therefore we have been buried with him by baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so we too might walk in newness of life.

 It is always good to have an advocate: someone who encourages us when we falter; someone who stands up for us and argues for us; someone who knows where we’ve been and gives us a vision of a better future. It is good when our advocate walks with us on the journey, pushing away obstacles, and protecting us from the potholes and bumps in the road.

Jesus Christ is our Advocate. He has been where we have been. He knows the pitfalls in the road of faith. He has stood up for us, fought for us, and won the battles we were too weak to fight. Jesus gives us a vision of a future filled with love and peace and joy. We may be struggling now, but Jesus is walking by our side. He will not let us fall. We need only to put our trust in him because he is faithful.

Lord, thank you for loving us. Thank you for being our Advocate. Help us put our trust in you. Amen.