Have you ever been accused of something you didn’t do? Maybe a teacher thought you were the one talking in class, or a sibling blamed you for something you had nothing to do with. That sinking feeling of needing someone who knows the truth to speak up for you is one of the worst feelings ever!

Now imagine you’re standing before God with all your sins and mistakes laid out for everyone to see. That sounds terrifying! But here’s the most amazing news: Jesus is standing right there beside you, speaking up for you. The Bible calls Him your Mediator, your Advocate, and your Intercessor—which all mean basically the same incredible thing: Jesus is your Defender!

A man in the Old Testament named Job was going through terrible suffering, and he cried out, wishing for someone to stand between him and God and plead his case. He didn’t even know it, but Jesus was the answer that hadn’t come yet! By dying on the cross and rising again, Jesus paid for every sin. And now He sits in heaven speaking up for you before God the Father.

And here’s the best part: Jesus doesn’t defend you based on how good YOU’VE been. He defends you based on how good HE is! His perfect record becomes yours the moment you trust Him. That means no matter how many times you’ve messed up, Jesus stands before God and says, “This one is mine.” How incredible is that?!

Take Action: Look up these three verses: 1 Timothy 2:5, 1 John 2:1, and Romans 8:34. Each one gives Jesus a different title: Mediator, Advocate, Intercessor. Now, look up those words and see what they mean. Then write a thank-you prayer to Jesus for being all three of those things for you every single day!