The Lord's actions are always based on His right as Creator of all things and His justice toward all His creation. God speaks in His holiness, where He makes decisions. It is to His throne that we must go, so that doubts and problems may be presented and resolved (Hebrews 4:16). From now on, we will see what the attitude of the saved should be when entering the sanctuary of the Most High. Prepare yourself to receive the blessing!

         Jesus is the perfect High Priest, minister of the sanctuary and of the true tabernacle, as it is said in the Scriptures: Now this is the main point of the things we are saying: We have such a High Priest, who is seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens, a Minister of the sanctuary and of the true tabernacle which the Lord erected, and not man (Hebrews 8.1,2). When Jesus died, the veil of the temple was torn, granting us access (Mark 15:37,38).

         Through prayer, we enter the holy place to seek solutions to our dilemmas. But it is good to remember how to present ourselves in the divine audience. The Lord gives the direction: Put Me in remembrance; let us contend together; state your case, that you may be acquitted (Isaiah 43.26). Those who take someone to court, or are taken to account for what they are accused of, must prepare themselves so that the devil does not “prove” that such a claim is just (Exodus 23:7; Ephesians 4:27).

         Our entry into court must be assisted by the Lord, the Judge of the sanctuary court, our Savior. Even though we are defended by Him, we must know what the Bible says about the matter that brought us there. Without proof of our innocence, we will not be acquitted at the hearing. Now, Jesus is our Advocate (1 John 2:1), and if we are being accused, we need to quote the verses in our favor.

         By presenting the reasons for your right, you will be victorious. To do this, read the Word, noting the information about your condition (Romans 5:1). Perhaps you have been tempted to do something condemned by God, but you stopped and had the discernment not to give in to the evil suggestion. As Jesus was tempted in every way and did not sin, you can claim that you were also tempted and did not fall into error (Hebrews 4:15).

         Seek to know your rights in Christ, for He paid your spiritual debt and gives those who receive Him as Lord and Savior the right to use His Name against any evil that comes upon them, sent by hell to make them suffer (Luke 10:19). The servant of God must never accept any attack; rather, he must cry out to the righteous Judge for his right to live free from sin. Take possession of this!

         The purpose of going to court is to come out justified, acquitted. After praying and arguing that you were not responsible for the temptation, cast out the evil spirit that surrounds you, and then believe that you have been heard by the Lord. There is no way the devil can defeat you with his lies if the Judge declares you innocent. If you have sinned, confess, and God will forgive you (1 John 1:9)!      

In Christ, with love,

R. R. Soares