JESUS PRAYS FOR US

“And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.”

Luke 22:31,32 KJV

Not only does Jesus love us unconditionally and died for our sins, Jesus also prays for us.  When He prays for us, He uses our name.  If your name is Jan, He says “Father, I pray for Jan that You would comfort and encourage her”.  O how Jesus loves you and me.  There is no greater love than the love of Jesus.

John W. Peterson wrote the beautiful cantata about our precious Saviour’s love for us “No Greater Love”.  Again, there is no greater love than the love that Jesus has for you and me.  Our family and our friends love us but nobody loves us like Jesus loves us and nobody ever will.  He will love us for all eternity.

Allow it to go from head knowledge to heart knowledge that Jesus not only loves you so much He died for you, He also prays for you by name.  Pastors, don’t be discouraged because Jesus is praying for you that God will bless you and your ministry.  Jesus appreciates your service to Him.

Precious Heavenly Father, what a loving and compassionate Father You are.  I love You and I appreciate all You have done for me and all You do for me every day.  Thank You for Jesus and thank You for adopting me into Your family.  What a privilege it is to be part of Your family.  In Jesus’ Name, I pray.  Amen.   

Joanne Lowe

November 17, 2015