Now, look here: I myself, I’m the one;
there are no other gods with me.
I’m the one who deals death and gives life;
I’m the one who wounded, but now I will heal.
There’s no escaping my hand.
JOHN 17:1-2 (GNT)
After Jesus finished saying this, he looked up to heaven and said, "Father, the hour has come. Give glory to your Son, so that the Son may give glory to you. For you gave him authority over all people, so that he might give eternal life to all those you gave him."
THE ESSENCE
Jesus is the life-giver.
DAILY FODDER
Eternal life isn't primarily about longevity — that is, living forever after we die. Yes, it includes that, but it is first and foremost a quality of life rooted in the eternal. It is so rich, because it flows from Jesus, that it never ends. Not even death can diminish it.
PRAYER
Eternal God, thank you for sending your Son into the world to establish a new regime based on eternal life. Forgive us for trying to live life apart from him. Help me to live into the gift of eternal life as you have given it. I'm going to honor Jesus with my life by allowing him and his eternal life to live through me. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER (ABP)
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Give us enough food for today.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
