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In the following verses, Jesus prays for His disciples:
John 17:11 Now I am no longer in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to You. Holy Father, keep through Your name those whom You have given Me, that they may be one as We are.
13: But now I come to You, and these things I speak in the world, that they may have My joy fulfilled in themselves.
15: I do not pray that You should take them out of the world, but that You should keep them from the evil one.
17: Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth.
When we make Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior, we too become disciples of Christ. In this prayer, Jesus prays that His disciples be one with the Father, have their joy fulfilled, be protected from the evil one, and sanctified by God’s truth. If there is anyone who can get their prayers answered by God, it’s Jesus the Christ.
If we would be willing to believe and receive, we can be assured that we are one with the Father. There should be no questions about our salvation. We can be assured that in whatever circumstance we face, there is an opportunity to have joy. We can be assured that we are protected from the evil one and anything associated with the evil one (robberies, shootings, or assaults). And we can be assured that it’s okay to be different because we are sanctified or set apart for the Kingdom of God.
Jesus prayed this prayer for His disciples, those who are willing to follow the ways of Christ. Will you be His disciple and receive the benefits from the prayer of Jesus? It’s up to you.
Graced To Do God's Will 