Proverbs 22:6
June 23, 2023
SOLEMNITY OF THE NATIVITY OF SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST
June 24, 2023
THE 23rd OF JUNE
THE HOLY SPIRIT UNIFIES US AND FILLS US WITH GOD’S LOVE
“And the glory which You gave Me I have given them, that they may be one just as We are one: I in them, and You in Me; that they may be made perfect in one, and that the world may know that You have sent Me, and have loved them as You have loved Me. Father, I desire that they also whom You gave Me may be with Me where I am, that they may behold My glory which You have given Me; for You loved Me before the foundation of the world.” John 17:22-24
Our Lord prayed such a powerful and perfect prayer for us, as our perfect High Priest. He loves us so much, that in order for us to be shaped and changed into becoming more like Him and make it to heaven, He has to allow us to suffer at certain times, even if it means He suffers with us. There is so much that needs to be changed in us, as the wickedness of this world and those around us have influenced our way of thinking and character.
Our Lord referred to the glory that He was to receive after His sacrifice, as it was already given to Him, because He knew the future (nothing has ever been hidden from Him). Jesus’ glory is also for us, who love Him, as now we are seated in Him in the heavenly places (Ephesians 2:6) and are joint heirs with Jesus.
Jesus desires so much that all of us, His church, be truly one, having a holy unity in Him, that He emphasizes this again and again. In true unity, God’s love may shine to perfection and will bring the attention of the world. Jesus said that God loves us the same as He loved Him. Jesus wants us to be with Him and see His true glory that He received from Father God, who loved His Son before the beginning of the world.
SUGGESTED PRAYER
How can I ever thank You enough Father God, for loving me as You love Jesus! Dear Jesus, knowing that You pray for me to spend eternity with You, strengthens me to go further and overcome the hardships of life. Lord, please help us, Your church, to be truly one in perfect unity and reflect Your love to the world. In the Name of Jesus I pray. Amen
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