There is great encouragement in the way Jesus prayed for his disciples and for us. It even provides us with guidance how to live the life he desires for us. Were it not for Jesus' intercessory prayer, we wouldn't be able to continue living a life of faith in this dark world. The god of this age has blinded the minds of the unbelieving.
We really need to hear such words today so that our faith might be strengthened and our relationship with Jesus fortified. The Lord Jesus prayed for his disciples and for those who continue to follow him today. He prayed to keep the believers safe from Satan's power, to sanctify and unite them.
God has revealed to us the eternal life that comes through his son Jesus Christ. When we confess our sins and repent, the love of Christ becomes alive in us.
When Jesus was addressing his disciples on that night, his life on earth was about to come to an end. He asked to be restored to his original place with God the Father after his resurrection and ascension.
Jesus prayed that he would be glorified in the life of his disciples. Is Jesus glorified in us? Does he rejoice in our lives? Jesus prayed that the believers would be one as the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are one. Let us pray like Jesus did, longing to be united in his Spirit.
"The thief comes only in order to steal, kill, and destroy. I have come in order that you might have life-life in all its fullness." (John 10:10) The devil seeks to snatch us from the Lord's hands. But Jesus holds us firmly and will give us abundant life, now and into eternity.
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