The fact that Jesus took time to pray for His followers shortly before he went to the cross is humbling and astonishing. Now consider what he prayed...
He prayed for His followers to have joy. 6-13
He prayed for His followers to be protected from the evil one. 14-16
He prayed for His followers to be made holy. 17-10
He prayed for His followers to know unity. 20-26
But notice this, the first thing He prayed for was His followers "to know Him". "Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent." John 17:3
He wanted those who were and would become His followers to experience Him completely, not just know "about Him". Not just memorize His words and stories so you can repeat them and sound like You know Him.
Knowing someone is dramatically different from knowing about them. Jesus wants His followers to know Him so that we can help others know Him.
He prayed for His followers to know Him.
This is eternal life. Is there anything more important?
- tom norvell
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