I need a Mediator...

Can you imagine having to talk to God on your own merits? Where would you start? How would you start the conversation? On what basis would you begin the discussion?

I find that as I read the scriptures, our God is totally omnipotent and holy. The combination of all power and all holiness has always been amazing to me. But he also strikes a fear in my heart. I really don't find myself very intimidated when speaking to men, I mean, they are men just like me. But God is a being of an entirely different, holy, and infinitely exalted class. How do I develop a relationship with Him?

Glory be to God we have a mediator. There is only one mediator between God and man and that is the man Christ Jesus (1 Timothy 2:5). Our mediator is familiar with our estate (Hebrews 4:15), yet holy to engage with the God of the universe. In fact He is a man and God at the same time (Hebrews 9:15, Philippians 2:5-8). He has experienced temptation from sin, yet never yielded -- not once (Hebrews 4:15). He has shed tears and felt pain, but his troubles never forced Him to behave anything less than patient, compassionate and loving. Our mediator will not compromise His own values. Unlike the attorneys on Boston Public or Law and Order, He always knew his client was guilty, yet never had to lie to defend Him. His mediation is not through wisdom of words, crafty arguments or high priced scientific experts; but rather, He is his own mediation. He mediates through His own blood, His own perfect life. In fact, as our mediator, He wins our case, not because He proves our innocence, but He BECOMES our righteousness (Jeremiah 33:16). Innocence, while pure has not been tested -- Righteousness has already proved itself to be worthy of honor and praise. And we do give all of our praise and honor to our righteous mediator, Jesus the Christ.