God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
While I was with them, I protected them and kept them safe by that name you gave me. None has been lost except the one doomed to destruction so that Scripture would be fulfilled. John 17:12 (NIV) This is the prayer of Jesus. He is going to be with the Father. But before He goes... Continue Reading →
‘I pray for them. I am not praying for the world, but for those you have given me, for they are yours.’ John 17:9 (NIV) Jesus makes a sharp distinction when He is talking to His Father about people. Do we? Our Saviour does nothing off-hand ever! Christ never throws words around without a purpose. ... Continue Reading →
‘For I gave them the words you gave me and they accepted them. They knew with certainty that I came from you, and they believed that you sent me. ‘ John 17:8 (NIV) Accept Christ as your personal Saviour! We have all heard it. Perhaps we have admonished others with those words. Usually we follow... Continue Reading →
They kept asking, "What does he mean by 'a little while'? We don't understand what he is saying." John 16:18 (NIV) When Is Jesus coming again? Do we know? Do we care? Who has the clues? Who studied up on them? How important is it for us to know the times and dates set by... Continue Reading →
‘And now, Father, glorify me in your presence with the glory I had with you before the world began.’ John 17:5 (NIV) Jesus prays. He does so in a way that we can all witness. It is like a window into the Heavenly dealings. Can we see something that may interest us here? What lofty... Continue Reading →
"Father, the time has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you. For you granted him authority over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you have given him.’ John 17:2 (NIV) Jesus mentions a time that has arrived. He asks for glory received for the high honor to... Continue Reading →
"But a time is coming, and has come, when you will be scattered, each to his own home. You will leave me all alone. Yet I am not alone, for my Father is with me.’ John 16:32 (NIV) Jesus is teaching with careful pointedness. Even His Disciples remark at how clearly He is directing His... Continue Reading →
‘No, the Father himself loves you because you have loved me and have believed that I came from God.’ John 16:27 (NIV) All those who have based our beliefs in God and religion do so upon a few certain pillars. Have we ever considered what those few primary beliefs are? Have we ever made a... Continue Reading →
‘Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.’ John 16:24 (NIV) Are we guilty of reading the Scriptures and leaving them in the past? Do we secretly think Jesus was talking only to a few people long ago? Is this all... Continue Reading →
‘I tell you the truth, you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy.’ John 16:20 (NIV) There are many blessings that come to a true believer of Christ. So many joyful discoveries and gifts from God are poured into their souls. Yet at the... Continue Reading →
