I defended myself once in traffic court. It didn’t go so well. I left with several points on my record and a lighter wallet.
I still think I was innocent. I still cannot believe the policeman who testified actually remembered my specific car.
Even if I had represented myself perfectly, I think I still would have lost.
Thank God I do not and will not have to defend myself before Him.
I am guilty. All I can do is to confess and ask for His mercy.
That is what Christians do. We agree with God that we are sinners (confess) and repent before Him. We believe in Christ Jesus and receive Him as Lord and Savior.
And God, in His mercy and grace, declares us, in Christ, righteous. (Romans 8:28-30)
Amazing.
We still sin, and will until heaven, and we are constantly accused by Satan to God.
The immense good news is that:
God is for us. (Romans 8:31)
It is God who justifies. (Romans 8:33)
Christ Jesus is at the right hand of God interceding for us. (Romans 8:34)
NOTHING can separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 8:38-39)
We do not have to represent ourselves!
Chris is our advocate!
Hallelujah!
