Devotional Gems by Jolene
Created for Bible Study for Kids
Jesus Prays for You
John 17, Hebrews 7:25
By J.D. Griffith
We often hear a person say after hearing of another’s grief, “I will
pray for you.” How does that make you feel? Do you think, Well, if
that’s all the help you can offer—no thanks?
Actually, praying for someone is the most help we can
offer—besides actively fixing their problem. Think about it. When
someone offers up prayers on our behalf, placing petitions on the Lord’s
altar—the Maker of Heaven and Earth is being paged. Jesus intercedes
then, on our behalf, to the Father. When we hurt and cannot find words
to pray, the Holy Spirit groans our hurt to the Father. (Romans 8:26).
That’s why we’re to give Him thanks and praise after submitting our
petitions before Him—because
He’s already answered!
WOW!
Jesus taught us how to pray. As we follow His blueprint, (The Lord's
Prayer), the Father will give us what’s best. (Romans 8:28). Jesus, Himself,
prayed for us! After the Last Supper, He prayed for Himself, then for His
disciples. Then, as the hour of His death approached, He prayed for YOU.
No
kidding. Check it out: “I pray not only for these, (His disciples), but also
for those who believe in Me through their message. May they all be one, as
You, Father, are in Me and I am in You. May they also be one with Us, so the
world may believe You sent Me.”
Then Jesus went on: “I have given them the glory you have given Me. May they
be one as We are one. I am in them and You are in Me. May they be made
completely one, so the world may know You have sent Me and have loved them
as You have loved Me.” Jesus just
empowered us to be God's
children.
That’s not all. “Father, I desire those You have given Me to be with Me
where I am. Then they will see My glory, which You have given Me because You
loved Me before the world’s foundation.” (John 17:20-24). Jesus wants us all
to be with Him—today and always.
WOW! That’s pretty clear: Jesus was with the Father before God created the
Earth. So Jesus’ birth as a God-man was an act of divine intervention. Mary
was a virgin. This is the proof.
Any questions about to whom you belong? Even Mom and Dad will say that you
belong to God—as they do.
Take Home Nugget
How much more do we have to hear before we claim Jesus as our
Savior? He’s gone to the ropes for us! In fact,
He still prays for
us! “Therefore He is always able to save those who come to God
through Him, since He lives to intercede for them.” (Hebrews 7:25).
We cannot know the heart of God unless we have a heart for God.
Dedicated to all our Servicemen and Women. by J.D. Griffith
