Latest Devotion
Our Mediator
By: Kim Garrett
Monday, June 8, 2026
For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus... 1 Timothy 2:5
I’m still watching the NBA playoffs, but I really don't know why. My youngest son is an NBA coach and though his team made the playoffs, they had an early exit. In the game I was watching, the tension between the two teams quickly elevated. Harsh words turned into a shoving match, and eventually the referees had to get between them to mediate. Things got so heated the referees had to call a time out to review the entire conflict on instant replay. Afterwards, they walked over to the coaches to inform them of the consequences of their players' actions. Part of an NBA referee's job description is to be a mediator.
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6
Many people in our world wonder this very important question: Why does access to God only come through Jesus? Revelation 5:1-7 tells us; Jesus is the only one who is worthy. To be reconciled to God, we must be holy. We aren't, but Jesus is! God is our Creator, and He is greater than all His creation. God’s holiness is moral majesty, transcendent purity, and divine beauty.
Unholiness cannot stand in the presence of holy, my friend. Isaiah knew this, and that's why he came undone (Isaiah 1:5-8). Abraham and Moses realized they were in the presence of the one true holy God. When John met Jesus face to face, His holiness was so overwhelming that John fell at his feet like he was dead (Revelation 1:17). In heaven, the multitudes, angels, and elders are on the floor worshipping the Lord facedown (Revelation 7:11). The response pattern is obvious: The closer we come near to God’s holiness, the more aware we are of our unholiness and unworthiness.
Jesus is the perfect, holy, unblemished Lamb. He stands in the gap for all who believe and embrace Him (Romans 10:9). Why Jesus? Because we need a mediator. Complete holiness is required to approach the Father. It's amazing, but when God looks at us, He doesn't see us... He sees an image of His Son; an image that is holy, pure, and righteous.
All we need is Jesus- He is the only way to our Heavenly Father, and He is our only mediator!