In the Gospel of John, chapter 17, we see Jesus praying for himself, for his disciples and for all believers. Isn't it wonderful to know that our Lord and savior prayed to His Father on our behalf, every one of us.
It is like going into a job interview where someone has already put a good word in for you before you get there. You have a leg up on the competition. You have been referred by someone with a respected opinion. You just need to confirm that you are who others say you are, and you can do the job. I know, being in the business long enough, that a job candidate that comes from the referral of an established, good employee, is much more likely to be considered for the job, then someone off the street with no "in" into the company. Networking is so important when searching for a new job. Knowing the right people can lead you to the ultimate job.
Is not this similar to what Jesus did for us in John 17.
After praying for His disciples, Jesus goes on to pray "My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one: I in them and you in me." John 17:20-23
What better referral could we possibly have? Jesus has gone to bat for us with God, that through Him we are righteous. That is the best referral we will ever get, a referral for eternal life in Heaven.
God bless your week.
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