November 29: John 17 20-26

Key Verse: John 17 26
I have made you known to them, and will continue to make you known in order that the love you have for me may be in them and that I myself may be in them.

Devotion:
When Jesus was preparing Himself to come forward as our sacrifice, He had some deep and meaningful conversations with God in heaven. He knew the date and time of what was to come, but unlike that, we do not know when we will face death. He was able to spend time before His Father and prepare for what was to come – we do not have that luxury – we need to prepare now before we face death and before it is too late.

Jesus had done a lot of work teaching the disciples what they needed to know and He asked God’s blessing on them; but He extended that request to everyone who was willing to believe in Him as the Son of God. This is an open request for everyone who was to come after that date – this means you and me!

Jesus knew what it was like to be one with the Father and wanted more people to experience that feeling and the assurance it gives us. When we believe and trust in Christ, we change. It may not be a conscious decision to change but other people will be able to see we are different and will question what it is which gives us this assurance and hope. That is the opportunity we need to share the Gospel with anyone who is willing to listen!

The worldly people will not see what believers see in God and they will not understand what all the fuss is about; unless we stand firm in Christ and they see the difference between our ways and the way of the world. It is that light which shines through us which people are able to see Christ by; don’t hide that light behind a bush but rather allow it to shine brightly for all to see! Our task is to make Christ known to every person we are able to show the light to. It is not our task to bash people round the head to make them think of Christ; it is our task to allow Christ to shine through us so people can see Him for themselves!

Points to Ponder:
Do you allow people to get to know you properly?

Do you allow people to know you are a Christian?