News from sports, labor relations, and nations has made use aware of the function of a mediator. In these cases, two or more sides are brought together by the mediator because conflict has arisen to the extent that the sides cannot resolve the issues directly between themselves. The mediator works on behalf of both sides to find resolution that brings the parties together as one mind.
I Timothy 2:5-6 says, “For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all, which is the testimony given at the proper time.” Only Jesus Christ can bridge the gap between God and man. With the price of His own blood, Jesus redeemed us and delivered us from the just punishment for our sin.
Reluctant Retiree 