Did you miss the Sunday Talk (4/6), “FRIENDS IN HIGH PLACES”? Here are five takeaways for you to consider. 1. Did you know that Jesus actually prayed for his followers. It is remarkable to think Jesus, the Son of God, who deserves our praise would care and pray for people – lowly humanity. It makes since that we would pray to God – call out to Jesus, but think about this, Jesus prayed several times for his disciples. 2. (Luke 22:31-32) – “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift each of you like wheat. 32 BUT I HAVE PLEADED IN PRAYER FOR YOU, Simon, that your faith should not fail. So when you have repented and turned to me again, strengthen your brothers.” 3. On the way to Gethsemane (Olives) - Jesus begins praying. o (John 17:9) - “My PRAYER is not for the world, but FOR THOSE YOU HAVE GIVEN ME, because they belong to you. o (John 17:15) - “I’m not asking you to take them out of the world, but to KEEP THEM SAFE from the evil one.” o (John 17:20) - “I am praying NOT ONLY for these disciples but also FOP ALL WHO WILL EVER BELIEVE IN ME THROUGH THEIR MESSAGE. 4. Jesus is ever interceding for you and me. o (Romans 8:34) – “Who then will condemn us? No one—for Christ Jesus died for us and was raised to life for us, and he is sitting in the place of honor at God’s right hand, pleading for us.” o (Hebrews 7:24-25) – “But because Jesus lives forever, his priesthood lasts forever. 25 Therefore he is able, once and forever, to save those who come to God through him. He lives forever to intercede with God on their behalf.” 5. Jesus finished his prayer in John 17 with these words. (John 17:24) - “Father, I want these whom you have given me to be with me where I am. Then they can see all the glory you gave me because you loved me even before the world began!” So our response should be: - Know that Jesus is praying for you. You are not alone. - Commit to live a life of faith - Commit to “LEVERAGE YOUR STORY FOR GOD’S GLORY.”
Posted on: Mon, 14 Apr 2014 21:59:58 +0000
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