United in Jesus

​5-29-22
Today’s daily devotion is based on John 17:21, where Jesus is praying, for his disciples, “that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me.”
John places this prayer just before Jesus is betrayed. Even knowing the fate that awaits him, Jesus selflessly wants for all believers the indwelling relationship Jesus has with his Father.
Jesus prays that we be with him so we can see his glory – it’s awesome beyond imagination that the Father and Son, creators of the universe, want to personally share with us the glory of creation.
I am more aware of the chasm between what Jesus prayed for and who I am than I am of the love that Jesus prays for. Yet Jesus says our love for each other and him is a witness to him and his relationship with God.
Please pray with me, Heavenly Father, we pray that our relationships in the world reflect the relationship between you and your Son, Jesus Christ, and with the help of the Holy Spirit, that the world believes your Son died to reconcile the world to you. We pray this prayer in Jesus’ name. Amen.