God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
‘They are not of the world, even as I am not of it. Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.’ John 17:16-17 (NIV) We see Our Savior walking upon the earth with His eyes on God. His heart never leaves its focus for one minute. Jesus remains true to His mission and His... Continue Reading →
‘My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one.’ John 17:15 (NIV) Jesus makes it good and clear that those who have set their hopes in Him and gone on to follow Him are not going to fit in too well with the... Continue Reading →
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 →
‘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 →
Searching For Christ 