Anyone who represents themself when they face their accuser has a fool for a client

Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him, and said of him, “Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom is no deceit!” – John 1:47

Jesus and Nathaniel had never physically encountered one another. Yet, Jesus knew that Nathaniel had no deceit in him. Jesus is the Son of God. He knows everything about every person that has existed, currently exists, and will exist. When you meet Jesus he already knows you. Jesus chose to concentrate on Nathaniel’s past virtues without mentioning any of his shortcomings. Let that sink in. Jesus knows the best and worst in everyone. He chose to focus on the best in Nathaniel. An advocate focuses on the best on those he helps.

Conversely, our adversary, Satan, focuses on the worst in everyone.

I hope you chose to have our advocate, Jesus, represent your best before God. It would be a shame to face eternity without someone to represent you. Ask any lawyer, anyone who represents themself when they face their accuser has a fool for a client.

Dr. J. Clontz

Biblical text is from “The Comprehensive New Testament.”