Jesus’ prayer for us to be with Him
Kleyn meditates on Christ's intercessory prayer in John 17:24, where Jesus petitions the Father that believers be with Him in heaven. The article explores both Christ's heavenly intercession for His elect and the believer's responsive longing for His presence, drawing out the comfort and confidence that flows from knowing the ascended Savior actively prays for our ultimate communion with Him.
"Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world." John 17:24 Do you meditate on what Jesus is doing for us in heaven today? At the beginning of this lengthy discourse (John chapters 14-17), He tells His disciples, "I go to prepare a place for you…that where I am, there ye may be also" (John 14:2, 3). At the end of the discourse He utters His...
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