HAVE YOU EVER...prayed for yourself?

And now, Father, glorify me in your presence with the glory I had

with you before the world began.  John 17:5

Jesus prayed for himself.  Why would Jesus need to pray for himself?

(Jesus) made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant,

being made in human likeness.  Philippians 2:7

Jesus became flesh – human.  God had this plan from the beginning.  Jesus was also there before the world began.  He still loved us so much that he dwelt among us.  Jesus needed to speak to the heavenly father the same way we should need that communication.

This prayer in John is beautiful to me.  I could read about the glory of God all day long.

Beth Moore says, “God’s glory is the way He makes Himself recognizable.”

My Bible commentary says, “and the death by which Jesus would glorify God would lead to eternal life.”

Here Jesus knows his death and resurrection are near.  The battle has just begun.  But when it is over, we will see God shining through Jesus’ capture of the grave.  The gift to us is glorious salvation!  Eternal life!

Our salvation should be “recognizable” to all.  God is not done with us.  The battle rages on.  Praise the Lord this Easter season.  Celebrate your salvation with others!

HAVE YOU EVER…celebrated salvation?

Daniel 7:13-14;  Hebrews 2:9