Jesus Prays for Us
John 17:20–23
Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word; That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one: I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me.
Thought:
One of the most comforting truths in John 17 is that Jesus prays for us. He did not only pray for the disciples who walked with Him during His earthly ministry. He prayed for “them also which shall believe on me through their word.” That means every believer who has come to faith through the message of the Gospel was already on the heart of Christ as He prayed to the Father. Before we ever called on Him, He was praying for us.
The focus of His prayer was that His people would be one in Him. This unity is not shallow agreement or outward in organization. It is a spiritual unity rooted in the life of the Father and the Son. Jesus prayed that His people would be brought into fellowship with God and with one another in such a way that the world would see the truth of who He is. When believers walk in love, humility, forgiveness, truth, and purpose, our unity becomes a testimony that Jesus was sent by the Father.
Today, remember that Jesus is not distant from your life. He prayed for you, He lives in you, and He desires to be glorified through you. If Jesus prayed for unity among His people, then we should be careful not to divide what He came to redeem. Ask the Lord to make your heart tender toward His people, faithful to His truth, and willing to love in a way that helps the world see Christ clearly.
Prayer:
Father, thank You that Jesus prayed for me. Thank You that before I ever knew Him, I was already on His heart. Help me to live in the unity that Jesus prayed for, not with pride, bitterness, or selfishness, but with love, humility, forgiveness, and truth. Make my life a faithful witness to the world that Jesus was sent by You and that Your love is real. Keep me close to Christ and help me walk as one with Your people for Your glory. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word; That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one: I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me.
Thought:
One of the most comforting truths in John 17 is that Jesus prays for us. He did not only pray for the disciples who walked with Him during His earthly ministry. He prayed for “them also which shall believe on me through their word.” That means every believer who has come to faith through the message of the Gospel was already on the heart of Christ as He prayed to the Father. Before we ever called on Him, He was praying for us.
The focus of His prayer was that His people would be one in Him. This unity is not shallow agreement or outward in organization. It is a spiritual unity rooted in the life of the Father and the Son. Jesus prayed that His people would be brought into fellowship with God and with one another in such a way that the world would see the truth of who He is. When believers walk in love, humility, forgiveness, truth, and purpose, our unity becomes a testimony that Jesus was sent by the Father.
Today, remember that Jesus is not distant from your life. He prayed for you, He lives in you, and He desires to be glorified through you. If Jesus prayed for unity among His people, then we should be careful not to divide what He came to redeem. Ask the Lord to make your heart tender toward His people, faithful to His truth, and willing to love in a way that helps the world see Christ clearly.
Prayer:
Father, thank You that Jesus prayed for me. Thank You that before I ever knew Him, I was already on His heart. Help me to live in the unity that Jesus prayed for, not with pride, bitterness, or selfishness, but with love, humility, forgiveness, and truth. Make my life a faithful witness to the world that Jesus was sent by You and that Your love is real. Keep me close to Christ and help me walk as one with Your people for Your glory. In the name of Jesus, amen.
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