A breakdown of John 17 (verses 1-5)

 

Good morning, Friends,

As I mentioned in my last post, I am going to provide a breakdown of John 17 to give us a better understand of this passage. 

John 17:1-5

17 These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee:

2 As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him.

3 And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.

4 I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gave me to do.

5 And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was.

John 17 contains the longest recorded prayer of Jesus in any of the Gospels. Jesus prays this after He finishes His final instructions to the disciples and before He is betrayed, arrested, and crucified. First, Jesus prays for Himself, then He prays for His disciples, and He closes the prayer by praying for all believers. This intercessory prayer is commonly called Jesus’ High Priestly Prayer.

The office of high priest was instituted at Mount Sinai when God gave the Law to the Israelites through Moses. Aaron and, subsequently, his descendants were chosen to be priests who were responsible for interceding for Israel before God (Exodus 28 – 29). One priest was selected as the high priest who would enter the Holy of Holies on the Day of Atonement to offer the sacrifice that would temporarily cover the sins of the people (Hebrews 9:7). When Jesus came, He offered His life as the ultimate sacrifice that would not only cover the sins of the people but completely cleanse His people and save them. Jesus is the ultimate High Priest, and His intercession for us in John 17 is a wonderful, multilayered example of His love.

As Jesus begins His High Priestly Prayer, He reveals that His purpose in coming to earth was to glorify the Father by giving eternal life to those who believe in Him. Although Jesus is God and was with the Father before the world began (John 17:5), He humbled Himself and came to earth as a man so people would know “the only true God, and Jesus Christ” whom He sent (John 17:3). Now, the hour had come when Jesus’ work on earth would be finished (John 17:1), and Jesus asks the Father to glorify Him as He prepared to finish the work that would “give eternal life” to those who believe in Him (John 17:2). (Credit: gotquestions.org)

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We go through life always learning new things. And this prayer though not new to me, what is new is that it is the longest recorded prayer that Jesus prayed while he was on earth. And He starts it with himself.

I mostly pray for the needs of others. It seems like my family and friends should always come first.

And yet, here we find Jesus praying for himself first. 

He that knew no sin.

He that did not give into temptation.

He who was the Son of God.

But also, He that was God.

He finished what He was sent here for. 

That we could have eternal life with Him.

The One and Only True God.

There is no other.

Thanks for coming by today, Friends.

Have a blessed day!

Update

 Hello FRIENDS 

PLEASE FORGIVE ME. I WONT BE POSTING TODAY BUT PLAN TO TOMORROW.  GOD BLESS!

John 17

17 These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee:

2 As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him.

3 And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.

4 I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gave me to do.

5 And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was.

6 I have manifested thy name unto the men which thou gave me out of the world: thine they were, and thou gave them me; and they have kept thy word.

7 Now they have known that all things whatsoever thou hast given me are of thee.

8 For I have given unto them the words which thou gave me; and they have received them and have known surely that I came out from thee, and they have believed that thou didst send me.

9 I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine.

10 And all mine are thine, and thine are mine; and I am glorified in them.

11 And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are.

12 While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name: those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled.

13 And now come I to thee; and these things I speak in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves.

14 I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.

15 I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil.

16 They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.

17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.

18 As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world.

19 And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth.

20 Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word.

21 That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.

22 And the glory which thou gave me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one:

23 I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me.

24 Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou loved me before the foundation of the world.

25 O righteous Father, the world hath not known thee: but I have known thee, and these have known that thou hast sent me.

26 And I have declared unto them thy name and will declare it: that the love wherewith thou hast loved me may be in them, and I in them.

This prayer is the longest one attributed to Jesus and documented in the Gospels. Over the next few days, I plan to analyze it to understand what He communicated to His Father during His time on Earth. I invite you to return and discover what we can learn from it.

In the meantime, thanks for coming by Friends. Have a blessed day.

Isaiah 25:1

O Lord, thou art my God; I will exalt thee, I will praise thy name; for thou hast done wonderful things; thy counsels of old are faithfulness and truth. Isaiah 25:1

I ran across something interesting while getting this post ready for today. I will share it with you to give you a better understanding of the above passage:

Setting the Scene for Isaiah 25:1

In Isaiah chapter 25, we find a scene set in the grand temple of Jerusalem. The air is filled with the scent of burning incense, and the sound of prayers and hymns echo off the stone walls. The temple is bustling with priests, Levites, and worshippers who have gathered to offer sacrifices and seek the presence of God. The flickering light of the oil lamps casts a warm glow over the scene, creating a sense of reverence and awe.

Among the crowd, we see the prophet Isaiah, a figure known for his unwavering faith and powerful messages from God. He stands tall, his eyes filled with a divine light as he delivers a message of hope and redemption to the people of Israel. The listeners are captivated by his words, feeling a sense of comfort and reassurance in the midst of turbulent times. As Isaiah speaks, his voice carries a weight of authority and wisdom, drawing the attention of all who are present.

In this moment, the temple serves as a sacred space where the divine meets the earthly, and where the faithful come to seek solace and guidance. The scene is a powerful reminder of the enduring faith of the Israelites and their belief in the promises of God, as proclaimed by the prophet Isaiah.

What is Isaiah 25:1 about?

When we look at this verse, we see the prophet Isaiah acknowledging God’s unwavering faithfulness and sovereignty. Think about it – how comforting is it to know that the God we serve is trustworthy and always keeps His promises? It reassures us that we can rely on Him in all circumstances, knowing that His plans will come to fruition. Isaiah’s words serve as a reminder to us that God’s faithfulness is not dependent on our actions but is a constant in our lives. Consider how this truth impacts your life. How does knowing that God’s faithfulness and sovereignty are unchanging affect the way you view your trials and challenges? It’s a powerful reminder that we serve a God who is in control of all things, and we can trust Him completely with our present and our future. Let Isaiah’s words encourage you to lean into God’s promises and trust in His unfailing love and faithfulness.

Source: God's Blessing

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I saw a video on YouTube the other  evening whereby actor Kirk Cameron of Growing Pains, was on the Glen Beck program. One question that was brought up was that a lot of us believe that this time we are living in is the end times, and due to the things going on in our world, is this a time when the rapture of the church could happen?

I believe it could very well happen soon. However, thinking back at the different crisises that have happened around the world at various times in our history, that could be said at any of them.

We can look back to the Civil War, WW1, WW2, the Viet Nam War and more.

Did the Christians living during any era of war wonder if this was to be the end of our time on earth, and Jesus would come back?

Probably. And yet here we are. Still living on this planet that God gave us.

Kirk Camaron said it well. All through history, when it looked like things were so bad, that maybe Jesus was coming this time, but instead God kept us going (Not a direct quote)

And instead, he gave man the intelligence to produce more and more ways of living through it. 

Friends, we wonder: is this the time? Is Jesus really going to fulfill what John wrote about in Revelations during this time?

What if the left gets their candidate into the highest office of this land? And if so, will she and others turn the US into a communist country, which seems very likely? 

If that happens, what will become of us living under the rule of a dictatorship? That was how this country got started. To not live under dictatorship but to  live free and however we chose. And we can practice our religion how we chose. 

If you are thinking it could never happen,  beware. They are already trying by taking away your firearms. By killing newborn babies that survive abortion attempts. By breaking laws that goes against the constitution.  Not to mention breaking God's laws. 

And it doesn't end there.

They prove in so many ways how they have been calling evil good. 

But there are many in government that not only wants to take our freedoms away but want to take the whole constitution and throw it into an eternal fire.  Especially our choice for worship to God.

How long is He going to let this go on? How far will He let it go?

So many questions with so few answers at this time.

But as we do know, no man knows the hour or the day that Jesus will come. Jesus told us that in Mathew 24:6. And so we wonder, will it really be soon as some say? But how far into the future can it really be soon? After all, the disciples thought it would be in their day.

We do not know. However, Jesus also said in that verse, to watch. 

Because when it happens, it will be in the twinkling of an eye.

(quickly) 1 Corinthians 15:52

We must be ready Friends. It doesn't matter if it's today, tomorrow or 20 years from now.  And we don't know what will have to go through before "soon" finally comes. 

Are you ready? I sure hope so. But in the meantime, we can know, that whatever candidate is the new administration for our country, we should be praying for them and ourselves. And that God who knows already who it will be, will keep us in His perfect peace. Because it is He, who created us who holds this world in the palm of his hand. 

And so, in closing for today, Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth Colossians 3:2 fo His perfect peace. 

AND I IMPLORE YOU, VOTE!!!

Because our freedoms are at stake. And one other thing, Vote early. Because if we wait until the last day, there may be suspicious things happening to our Ballots. Things like water lines breaking, and printers not working, or running out of paper. Remember?

The enemy wants to destroy this country by any and every means he can. Will we just sit on our hands and let him?

Friends , we have done just that for too many years. And it's time to take back our country. 

Before it's too late!!!

Thanks for coming, Friends. Have a blessed day in the God of peace

 

Isaiah 26:3-4

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.  Trust ye in the Lord forever: for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength: Isaiah 26:3-4

How easy is it for us to be in peace in these times of government turmoil, the worry of war breaking out, the economy clearly out of control?

Left to our own thoughts and the fears of what is happening and what may come at any time, it is a scary time.

And yet, God calls us to trust in Him. Why? Because nothing gets by Him that He does not know or care about.

The eyes of the Lord are in every place, beholding the evil and the good. Proverbs 15:3

And yet, we do wonder about coming events. We do worry about what is happening in our homes and/or lives.

We sometimes live in a constant state of anxiety.

But if we get into His word and stay centered on it and the fact that while things may be fearful to us, we can stay calm. We can believe Him. We can trust Him. 

And that is what He asks of us. To trust in Him. Because when we don't know-He does know. 

Nothing sneaks past Him that He isn't watching.

And there will come a time, when He stops just watching, and fixes all the wrong things that we try not to worry about in this present time.

Thanks for coming by today, Friends. May your day be peaceful and a blessing to all that are around you today. 

God bless

 

Psalms 3:1-3

 

 Lord how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.

2 Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah.

3 But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.

Q Who were David's enemies? A 

None other than his own son Absalom. 

Whom we see in 2 Samuel 15 that he had put together an army to overthrow David's throne.

How awful for him that his son was doing this to him. And thinking about it, have any of us, in our own families had something similar happen to us? Even if it was on a much smaller scale.

I have seen it within my own family. And in one example, it was a teenager. Which was rebelling like most teens do. But this person actually turned her wrath on her father.

And in another, my brother due to drug and alcohol abuse tried stealing from our elderly father, until I found out and stopped it through an attorney. 

In King David's case though, he went into hiding from his son. However, David knew God. And knew God would protect him. 

When we find ourselves in trouble, grief, or depressed, like David we can run to our God who will protect us from the enemy that wants to overtake us.  

He promises us that He will be never leave or forsake us. And we can count on His Shield of protection, always. 

Today I am ever so thankful for the protection He gave so many of us during the Milton Hurricane. It is a bright sunny day from my window as I look out and watch the birds and squirrels eating the food I have put out for them. It's wonderful to see the gray skies are gone after not seeing the sun for the last several. 

However, I do not forget that this a blessing many will see, and many will not see. The hurricanes that have devasted the lives of many and all that goes with it. Why God allows such things to be destroyed when others are not, I do not know.

Other than, He is a just God. And it is just for Him to know and us to trust. Because at the beginning of our days to the end of our days, He is also good. 

Thanks for coming by, Friends. God Bless your day. 

2 Chronicals 7:14

 If my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways then I will  hear from heaven forgive their sins and will heal their land.  2 Cronicles 7:14

Pray, pray, pray my friends. Vote,  Vote, Vote. Time is running out. Don't let the enemy steal our land.  Too many have died under our flag to let it go!  And the battle between good and evil rages on s so we must not ignore it and make excuses thinking this is just a personality war. Because it's not!

Also be in prayer for the people in Florida that may be affected by Hurricane Milton. Of which my family and myself are some that could be.

In the meantime,  Be of good cheer for I have overcome the world. John 16:33

God bess!