Read John 17:1-5
SOAP John 17:2-3
I love verse 3, which explains why God provided salvation - "that they know you." God provided an escape from hell, yes. But it is comforting to know that He also longs to have a relationship with us. This passage affirms that salvation is not just a one-time prayer, but a continual, purposeful relationship maintained by both parties. I must constantly work on my end of this relationship, seeking God's intents in every area of life.
(Today this may seem a little rabbit trailed so forgive me and bear in mind, my heart is in love with Jesus!!!)........Jesus has power and authority over all things in this life and He is our eternal hope. He desires that His body be one on this earth as the Trinity is one in heaven. It will take all of us working together to get this accomplished. The world will always desire to pull us apart and at times it appears as though it’s doing a good job, but Christ will always prevail. I love to read the book “Anything” she says things that is so right on the mark for my life. Today she said, “On the other side of pain is freedom, peace, joy, hope, the loss of control, and it is how I was made to live”. AMEN!!! Jennie Allen, that is so true, I’ve been on the other side to where everything was totally out of control and in the midst of all of that craziness, was Christ Jesus. I love that name, “Christ Jesus” you see it at times instead of Jesus Christ. Christ means “anointed one” so I always think “Anointed Jesus”. He is as the song says “lover of my soul” but my problem with this song is that I know it’s possible I will let Him go. I’m human and I fail Him many, many times, I don't want do to but it a fact. I love to sing, “Jesus lover of my soul, Jesus YOU will never let me go, YOU’VE taken me from the miry clay and put my feet upon the Rock and now I know I love you, I need you, and though my world my fall YOU will never let me go”. He loves me and no matter what comes, He will continue to hold onto me. There is a greater blessing waiting for us when strive to meet Him in that secret place that strengthens us as we fight to gain more for His Kingdom and one day I will see Him as He is and I will be changed for I will see Him as He is and I shall be like Him. 1John 3:2… Amen John, Amen…..
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