Today's Verse: John 17:1

Saturday, July 2, 2005

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After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed: "Father, the time has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you."
— John 17:1

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

John 17:1-26 is one of the most moving chapters in the Bible. Jesus knows he is going to die. He knows he is spending his last few hours before his death on a cross with disciples. These disciples do not understand what he is about to do and why he is about to do it. Jesus has two key goals in mind as he prepares himself and his disciples for their life ahead without him:
  1. He wants them to be one so they can remain strong and influence the world about him and the love his Father has for them.
  2. He wants what he is about to do to bring glory to the Father, unite his disciples, and reach a lost world.
While he faces humiliation and abandonment, he yearns to bless others.
Like our Savior and Lord, we too will face hardship (John 15:20). What will be our goal when we face hardships and persecutions? Hmm, no wonder the Holy Spirit reminded us to fix our eyes on Jesus and follow his example (Hebrews 12:1-3).

My Prayer...

Loving Father, I cannot fathom the mysteries of anguish and grace that touched your heart as Jesus made his way to the Cross with such honesty and selflessness. Lord Jesus, I cannot thank you enough for leaving me a powerful example of how to endure life's heaviest burdens. Please make my life a blessing to others and give me the courage to serve and bless even in hard times. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.

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Illustration

Illustration of John 17:1 — After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed: "Father, the time has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you."

About This Devotional

Today's Verse is a free daily devotional that includes a Bible verse, thought and prayer.

The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.

All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House.

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