Look at the love with which Jesus prays for us, the night before His death! All His concern is for us, not for Himself—though He is the One who will be hanging on a cross within hours. Jesus asks the Father to keep us trusting in Jesus, and to make us holy, loving, united people who will carry His message to the whole world.
Jesus will not be absent while God is doing all this. He will rise from the dead to live forever—and to share that everlasting life with everyone who trusts in Him.
WE PRAY: Lord, thank You that You are with us and in us, forever. Amen.
Reflection Questions:
* Why is Jesus concerned for His followers?
* Who protects us now?
* Read John 17 to see everything Jesus prayed for you.
Lenten Devotions were written by Dr. Kari Vo.