John 17:20-26
Friends of all the incredible things Jesus did while on the earth- he took time to pray for us. Let that sink in for moment. Jesus prays for his disciples, the world and for those yet to believe.
Jesus’ prayer doesn’t stop with those seated at the table. “I ask not only on behalf of these, but also on behalf of those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one.” Jesus is praying also for you and for me. We are the ones who have come to believe because of the disciples’ words. Jesus’ prayer hangs in the space between earth and heaven, between time past and time present and time yet to come. Jesus is praying that we will remain faithful and trust in the presence of Holy Spirit. Jesus, prayed for his beloved, adopted children on the last night of his life. He prayed that they would be one, even as Jesus and his Father are one.
So that the love with which you have loved me may be in them, and I in them. John 17:26
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In the service of LOVE,
Pastors Dennis and Heather Drake