Jesus prayed for you! (2)
“I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil.” John 17:15. (KJV).
Why did Jesus not ask God to take us out of the world?
Why did God put you in the world in the first place?
You are in this world to make your decision and to prove you will stay with your decision.
What do you choose?
The good or the evil?
Can you do it by your own strength?
The choice and the proof for your choice is yours to make.
If you choose the good:
Jesus knew you would be unable to keep your decision on your own.
He knew you would fail.
Therefore, He asked His Father to protect you.
Everything Jesus asks from His Father, He will receive.
Jesus asked His Father to protect you. You will be protected.
“Fear not, for I am with you;
Be not dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you,
Yes, I will help you,
I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’ ” Isaiah 41:10(NKJV)
Application to the Christian life: Remain under the protection of God. Serve God.
Obey Him.