Appreciate Jesus - Friday Praise & Pray (for others) February 10, 2023
Updated: Feb 14, 2023
Not too long before Jesus voluntarily went to die for us on the cross, He said a prayer for all who believed and would believe in Him. It is such a loving testament to the Lord and also reflects such great love for us who believe in Him.
Take John 17:26 for instance, I have made you known to them, and will continue to make you known in order that the love you have for me may be in them and that I myself may be in them.”
Let's take a moment to break down this verse and appreciate all it entails. Jesus did in fact make God known to people. Not just through His words but through His deeds. He performed miraculous healings, fed thousands of people, and raised the dead in order that people would know God's power in a practical way and believe in Him.
He did these things because He loved God and He loved people. And, He declared that He would continue to do so - forever, by the way - so that people will continue to know God's love and be filled with Christ. What a great promise of loving devotion to the Lord and unending compassion for the rest of us.
Many of us are already familiar with Jesus being the loving Son of God. An example for us to live up to. It cannot be any surprise, therefore, that He taught us to know and live in accordance with the Royal Law - love others as you love yourself. With all this familiarity, when last did we thank Jesus for all He's done, is doing and will do on our behalf? How many of us take the time to remember where we were and what we were doing when our cries of desperation were heard (Psalm 120:1)?How many of us remember the miry clay we were pulled from so we could stand on Him, the solid rock (Psalm 40:2)?
How often do we take the time to appreciate that Jesus, and no one else, carries our prayers to the ears of the Father (Hebrews 8)? Through Him and His sacrifice on the cross, we receive blessings, grace and immeasurable mercy. None of these things would be possible without Jesus Christ.
Let us take the time today to truly express our appreciation for Jesus and all He's done, is doing and will do for us. Thank Him not only because He works tirelessly for you but He also does it for the people you care about. Give Him an extra thanks when we gather to worship today and remember He's promised to make known the love of God to you as well as ensure you are filled with Him. That means enjoying the fullness of life - both physical and spiritual.
Glory be to God. Glory be to His Son, Jesus Christ. And, glory be to the gift of the Holy Spirit (1 John 5:7-12). The Lord is One (Deuteronomy 6:4). God bless you, IJN, Amen.
Be sure to join us for an hour of fellowship during Praise & Pray (for others). Come ready to glorify God, giving Jesus some love too, and pray for other people with zeal. See you then!
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