“I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine. And all mine are thine, thine are mine; and I am glorified in them. And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world and I come to thee, Ho’-ly Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are.”
Jesus prayed for us! For the people who gave their life to Christ and made the decision to follow him.In this prayer, Jesus begins by making a clear distinction between those He is praying for and the world. “I am praying for them. I am not praying for the world, but for those whom you have given me, for they are yours.” This statement is powerful. Jesus acknowledges the disciples as belonging to the Father—He recognizes that they have been chosen by God for a unique purpose.
He brought us before his Father because he loves us and desired protection and unity for us. He expressed his love and care for his disciples before he left. He placed us in the hands of his Father that we would be kept safe after his departure. Jesus had confidence in God’s plans for the disciples and sought after the God, for the unity of the church. This unity is not simply for the sake of harmony, but for the sake of God’s glory. When believers are united, they reflect the unity of the Trinity, showcasing to the world the power of God’s love and the beauty of the gospel. The way Christians live in unity with one another serves as a testimony of God’s presence and transforming power!
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