John 17: 20. My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message
Jesus is preparing for the crucifixion. His prayer is recorded by John. He prays for the disciples he is leaving behind in a wicked world. Then he prays for US, the generations of believers to come. He wants unity between believers and unity with the Trinity also.
I am touched that Jesus was thinking of us as he prepared to suffer and die. We were the reason why he would suffer, and yet he is looking ahead to our best interest. People were the reason his ministry would stop, and other people were the whole reason for this ministry at all. We are unworthy, yet we are loved and forgiven.
Prayer: Lord, I thank You again for the gift of Your son for my sins and the sins of so many others. We don't deserve Your grace, but You gave it to us anyway. I am especially touched by the thought that Your son prayed for me as he prepared to die by the hands of my fellow man. Praise be to the only living God!
Amen
No comments:
Post a Comment