Jesus prayed for You! (1)
“I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine.”
John 17:9. (KJV).
Did Jesus give His life for everyone?
“God made him who had no sin to be sin for us so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.”
2 Corinthians 5:21.(NIV)
Who did Jesus pray for?
He did for those who are His.
Those called by God to be His.
In the beginning, God gave man wisdom.
He gave man the ability and privilege to choose between good and evil.
When you accept Him as your Lord and Savior, you choose well.
When you choose the good:
You also believe in God and follow Jesus.
You also choose to obey God.
That is why God loves you.
That is why He will protect you.
That is why Jesus prayed for you.
Just think about it.
You are so important to Jesus.
He did not only give His life for you:
He also even prayed for you!
Let this truth impact you positively.
Jesus knows about your challenges.
He has prayed for you.
Listen to the Holy Spirit.
The Holy Spirit will guide you in making the right choices.
Let it sink in.
Jesus prayed for You.
What difference does this make in your relationship with Him?
Application to the Christian life:
Trust God.
Follow Jesus.
Keep the commandments of Jesus.