I read Jesus' amazing prayer in John, Chapter 17 this morning. He asks the Father to make those who have believed in the Son to be one with Father and Son, just as the Father and the Son are united as one. He asks the Father not to take believers out of the world and away from trouble, but to keep them safe from the attacks of the enemy. This is because Jesus knows that believers have a mission. They are to share the words of life with others in every generation. I'm struck with the enormity of God's plan for salvation and that we are called to be instrumental participants in that plan. As we have believed who have heard and seen Jesus, so we are to reflect and express that same message and that same life to others. We don't know who will believe, but we do know that the Lord has others who will respond in faith as we carry the message.
18 As You sent Me into the world, I also have sent them into the world.
23 I in them, and You in Me; that they may be made perfect in one, and that the world may know that You have sent Me, and have loved them as You have loved Me.
But the promise that inspired me most this morning was captured in Jesus specific request:
24 "Father, I desire that they also whom You gave Me may be with Me where I am, that they may behold My glory which You have given Me; for You loved Me before the foundation of the world.
One day will be where Jesus is now...we will see His glory. We will be in Heaven. We and all who respond in faith to the Father's outstretched hand, through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus.
blessings,
Rob Smith
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