Jesus Prays for You by Laura

“Sanctify them in the truth; Your word is truth” (John 17:17). 

If you have belonged to Jesus for any length of time, it is likely that you know He lives to make intercession for you. He prays for you. The writer of Hebrews states this in chapter 7:25. What a profound, life-giving truth to depend on as you live in this fallen world. Do not lose heart. Jesus prays for you! 

To hear specific requests He prays on your behalf, listen to John 17. Hearing the words that come from the heart of Jesus to His Father, His Abba, concerning you, will fill you with hope and bring comfort beyond any possible worldly comfort. Looking up to heaven, knowing His hour had come, our eternal high priest poured out His obedient heart to His attentive, merciful Father and God of all comfort on behalf of those who belong to Him. “…those You have given Me, for they are Yours” (v.9). “I do not ask for these (His disciples) only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word” (v.20). That’s you beloved! You have been given to Jesus by the Father out of the world and He has given you eternal life. “Yours they were, and you gave them to me…” (v.6). You belong to Jesus for eternity and He prays for you! 

Jesus prays, “I have given them your word…” (v.14). “Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth” (v.17). What a gift! God’s Word is truth given by Jesus for your sanctification as you live in this world where you are hated. Jesus prays, “I do not ask that you take them out of the world but that you keep them from the evil one” (v.15). You are here on purpose, kept by Jesus to display His glory, love and perfect unity so the world will know Him. It is God’s will that you, as His disciple, be sanctified (set apart for His purposes, for holy service to God) in the truth! How does this sanctification take place? By His Word! The Bible is a powerful, supernatural book, accomplishing God’s work of sanctification in you from the inside out. You have the gift of God’s truth in His Word and Jesus prays for you! 

“Because Jesus lives forever, his priesthood lasts forever. Therefore he is able, once and forever, to save those who come to God through him. He lives forever to intercede with God on their behalf” (Hebrews 7:24-25). Jesus prays to His Abba for you to be sanctified in the truth and He has given you God’s Word to accomplish this purpose. 

How will you respond to this truth? Will you choose to not lose heart as you live in this world? Will you remember you belong to Jesus and He is keeping you? Will you embrace, believe and receive the gift of His sanctifying word of truth? Will you depend on Him as your eternal high priest to live through you and set you apart for His purposes, for holy service to God? Let this profound truth change your life…Jesus prays for you!