Jesus continues to pray. First he acknowledges that his arrest, trial, crucifixion and resurrection are about to take place….”Father, the hour has come.” And he lets us know that the reason for this is to show God’s glory…”glorify me in your presence with the glory I had with you…” Even at this moment where he is about to die a horrible death, Jesus is about doing His Father’s work.
Then, he prays for his disciples. He acknowledges that they have been with him the whole time and prays for their protection…”holy Father, protect them… He follows this by praying for joy for them…”that they may have the full measure of my joy within them.” He knows that in the coming days, joy will be hard to come by but then it will explode on them(at the resurrection). His next thoughts are about their sanctification “…sanctify them by your truth…” It is not enough that they have believed, accepted and obeyed. There is the lifelong process of becoming all that God intends for them. Jesus see this and prays for it to continue.
Finally, He prays for all believers. He prays that all will be one just as the Father and the Son are one. He prays this because he wants all believers to know the incredible love the Father has for his children.
I am amazed by the sacrificial nature of this prayer. I marvel at the incredible grace and love it took to offer it. And I am forever thankful that Jesus, my Savior, prayed it for you and for me.
Written by Pastor Roger Visker
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