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Post by Woody Williams on May 20, 2023 7:48:47 GMT -5
Text for the Day -- John 17:14-19 ---------- I have given them your word, and the world has hated them because they do not belong to the world, just as I do not belong to the world. I am not asking you to take them out of the world, but I ask you to protect them from the evil one. They do not belong to the world, just as I do not belong to the world. Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth. As you have sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world. And for their sakes I sanctify myself, so that they also may be sanctified in truth.
Devotional ---------- Jesus' high priestly prayer is a legacy of intercession on behalf of the church in its mission to share the truth of Christ with the world. Jesus prays for our protection from the world and the evil one. There is resistance to the message of Christ and it takes divine care to protect the church from deception and persecution. Jesus also prays that the church will be sanctified by the truth he brought us as we seek to live that truth faithfully.
Prayer ------- Gracious Lord Jesus, thank you for your prayers on my behalf as your follower. Amen
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