Jesus Prayed for You...

Here’s something that most people rarely acknowledge that they know, or never acknowledge because they don’t know or do not believe when told; Jesus prayed for you and me. That’s right, in the “real” Lord’s actual prayer, He prayed for all future believers. That means you and me. Some people say, “no He didn’t “, but read it for yourself and tell me it isn’t true. How many other religions can actually say, “God prayed for me”? Christianity can, proof is right here in John chapter 17. How does it make you feel that Jesus, the God-Man, prayed for you? I hope you take it personally, and hold it dear to your heart. We serve a personable, relatable, and loving God. He took the time to personally address a prayer 2000 years ago, that included me and all believers. Just one more reason when you pursue God, you discover the unfathomable treasures He has in store for those that believe and love Him. Does anyone know of such a personable and knowable God in any other belief system in the world? Just goes to show you, Jesus is one-of-a-kind.

20 “I am praying not only for these disciples but also for all who will ever believe in Me through their message.21 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.22 “I have given them the glory You gave Me, so they may be one as We are one.23 I am in them and You are in Me. May they experience such perfect unity that the world will know that You sent Me and that You love them as much as You love Me.24 Father, I want these whom You have given Me to be with Me where I am. Then they can see all the glory You gave Me because You loved Me even before the world began!25 “O righteous Father, the world doesn’t know You, but I do; and these disciples know You sent Me. 26 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 17:20-26