Scripture: John 17:20-26
SHOW NOTES:
In this high priestly prayer, Jesus first prays to the Father for His glorification and His soon return to heaven. The second part is His prayer for the Eleven Disciples, asking for their protection and sanctification. Finally, Jesus prays for future believers (John 17:20-26).
As Jesus considered future followers who would believe in Him through the testimony of the Eleven, He asked His Father for two things: unity and glorification.
I pray that they will all be one, just as you and I are one—as you are in me, Father, and I am in you. And may they be in us so that the world will believe you sent me.
- John 17:21
The purpose of this unity is so that the world might believe that the Father sent the Son, meaning that Jesus is God's Son. The display of mutual love among Jesus' disciples demonstrates that they are His followers. Their love for one another shows that they genuinely follow His teachings and have His life.
I have revealed you to them, and I will continue to do so. Then your love for me will be in them, and I will be in them.
- John 17:26
Closing Thoughts …
Jesus glorified the Father on earth.
He completed the work that the Father had given Him to do.
He revealed the Father’s name to His own.
Jesus shared the Father’s words with the disciples.
He cared for them just like the Good Shepherd cares for His sheep.
He sent them out into the world.
Holy Father, guard those You have given Me.
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