Verse: Jesus said “While I was with them, I protected them and kept them safe” John 17:12

Background: John 17 is a profound display of Jesus’ love and concern for His followers. His prayer provides encouragement for believers, both in the unity He desires for us and in His intercession on our behalf. Through Jesus’ words, we gain insights into the divine relationship between the Father and the Son and the purpose of Jesus’ mission on earth. The High Priestly Prayer leaves us with an invitation to deeper unity, faith, and love in our journey with Christ.

What did Jesus pray for us? — Verses 20-26: Jesus Prays for All Believers

Finally, Jesus prays for all those who will come to believe in Him through the disciples’ message. He prays for unity among future believers, that they would share the divine unity He experiences with the Father. He also prays that future believers will witness His glory.

John 17 offers an intimate look at the depth of Jesus’ prayer life and His concern for believers. Here, Jesus prays to God the Father, demonstrating His divine nature and His unity with the Father. This chapter is often called “The High Priestly Prayer,” as it captures Jesus’ heartfelt intercession for Himself, His disciples, and all future believers.

Thought

We are so scared of our future, our jobs, our needs, our health, etc. Here Jesus is telling God the Father, I have kept them safe. Our loving Father wanted Jesus to keep His children safe. Today also He has appointed His angels to protect, Jesus to intercede for us, and the Holy Spirit to lead, what a loving Father, but still we are fearful.

Lord said “Before they call I will answer; while they are yet speaking I will hear” Isa 65:24. Even before a word was in our mouth Lord knew it. We see while Eliezer was praying for a bride for Issac, Rebecca came to draw water. It looks like the Lord had already prepared the answer beforehand. Yes, Angel told Daniel “Do not be afraid, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your heart on understanding this and on humbling yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to your words.” Daniel 10:12 and the word says “At the beginning of your supplications the command was issued” Daniel 9:23. Our Father already has prepared the answer.

Prayer

Lord, sorry for limiting you many times by looking at my problems and getting worried. Lord, I praise you for you are; a prayer answering God. Amen.