Daily Devotional
Why Do We Need a Mediator?
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.”
John 3:16-17
June 7, 2024
Ponder This
Between God and Man there is a chasm, eroded by sin. On one side is holy God. On the other side is sinful Man. The Lord Jesus Christ says, “I am going to bridge that chasm.” On one side, He puts down the foundation of His deity, very God of very God. And on the other side, He puts down the foundation of His humanity, very Man of very Man.
As much Man as if not God at all. As much God as if not Man at all. Not half God and half Man, but all God and all Man, never another like Him, the God Man. And having put down a foundation here and a foundation there, the God Man builds a bridge between God and Man made of the roughhewn timbers of the cross. There is one God and one mediator between God and Man—Christ Jesus who gave Himself as a ransom for all.
The thing is, a mediator must be accepted by both parties. A mediator must be given absolute authority. A mediator must have both parties in mind. He must be totally just. That was Jesus. He did what no one else could do.
- How has Christ acting as the great mediator changed your life?
- When was a time another person sacrificed something for you? How does it impact you to know God did that for you?
Practice This
Pray for someone who does not know Christ.
FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE MINISTRY
Front Porch Moments by Gayle Foster
WITH KEY INSIGHTS FROM HER FATHER, ADRIAN ROGERS
I try to unplug each morning with Jesus with just my rocking chair, my Bible, and a pen.
Having a secret place is very important because I know that Jesus is always there waiting for me. I know where I can find Him! His presence is everywhere, but there are places where it is so thick you can cut it with a knife. You may not even have a front porch, but there is a secret place for you as well. God’s invitations are for anyone who will respond. There is no more important request than the one found in Psalm 27:8: “My heart has heard You say, ‘Come and talk with Me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’”
