God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
‘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 →
‘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 →
‘Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.’ John 17:3 (NIV) There is a strong human desire that everyone has felt. It is the longing for a better life. Whether we are rich or poor, if we get honest and still long... 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 →
"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." John 16:33 (NIV) The Christian becomes heir to unfathomable treasures. We who hear the call are blessed beyond words. Those so moved as to leave their... 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 →
"In a little while you will see me no more, and then after a little while you will see me." John 16:16 (NIV) Do those words just leap right out from the pages? “In a little while,” Jesus says. In one short sentence He speaks of in a time and after a time. Speaking of... Continue Reading →
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