DAD'S RAMBLINGS -- JESUS PRAYED FOR ME
" 'I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who believe in Me through their word.' " (John 17:20)
Jesus was meeting with His disciples for the Passover meal just before He went to the cross. As a part of this final time of instruction, He prayed for His disciples. He prayed for all those who would believe in Him in the future, and that includes me.
What did He pray for His followers?
That they would be kept from the evil one – Satan -- through His name (vs. 11, 15).
That they would be one (vs. 11: 21-22), unified in spirit just as the Father and Son are one..
That they would experience the joy of Jesus in themselves (vs. 13).
That they would be sanctified – set apart and made holy (vs. 17).
That they would go to heaven to be with Him (vs. 24).
Jesus prayed for us. And we still have Jesus as an intercessor. He is our mediator, and He is beseeching the Father for us – for you and for me. He is still pleading for us. And we know that His prayers are effective and powerful.
Fear not. Take heart. Jesus prayed – and is praying – for you.
Love, Dad
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