“Jesus Prays For Believers”
Saturday, July 6, 2024Key Verse
“Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word” (John 17:20).
Text — John 17:20-26
Message
Prayer is an integral part of our relationship with God. Jesus in our text made intercessory prayer. Gordon Cove rightly said that, “Praying people in the Bible were intercessors. Abraham pleaded for Sodom and Gomorrah. Samuel prayed all night for Saul, and continually interceded for the nation.” Jesus Christ knew the importance of prayer and made a duty of it.
From the prayer of Jesus for believers, we have some important lessons to learn. First, believers, of today, are included in the prayer of Christ to the heavenly Father. So, you are a fortunate person. Second, believers are to be united because Christ has prayed for us and also empowered us with His glory. So, we must do our part to make Christ’s request real in our relationship with other believers. Third, it is clear that true believers in Christ will spend eternity with Him in heaven. Finally, the prayer of Jesus Christ reveals the love of God for you, a believer. So share His love with everyone you meet, either sinners or saints. Jesus still prays for the Church.
Quote
Jesus still prays for the Church
Challenge
We need to pray for all men.
Prayer for today
Lord Jesus, I thank you for praying for me. Help me to bring others to you.
About Author - Pastor W.F. Kumuyi
Listed among “500 most powerful people on the planet” by the Foreign Policy magazine in 2013, Pastor (Dr.) William F. Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. DCLM started in 1973 as a 15-member Bible study group right in Kumuyi’s apartment at University of Lagos where he was a lecturer. His revolutionary Bible teaching on personal holiness and commitment to evangelism soon gained so much traction and resulted in a widespread revival.
