5 Things Jesus Prays About

Do you ever wonder what Jesus is praying about?

Hebrews 7:25 tells us that “He is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.”

“Intercession” is a word that means “bringing a petition to a king on behalf of another” (MacArthur Study Bible).

This is a stunning truth: if are drawing near to God through him, Jesus Christ is praying for you today.

Has another believer ever told you, “I’m praying for you”? I’m always encouraged when someone says that to me. Amen?

Now picture Jesus himself saying, “I’m praying for you.” Whoa! How does that make you feel?

Furthermore, I believe that John 17 tells us what Jesus prays about when he intercedes for you and me. On the night before he died, Jesus prayed an incredible prayer, recorded by the Apostle John. Much of this prayer is on our behalf.

Here are five things Jesus prayed for that night:

“Holy Father, keep them in your name, which you have given me, that they may be one, even as we are one” (v. 11).

“But now I am coming to you, and these things I speak in the world, that they may have my joy fulfilled in themselves” (v. 13)

“I do not ask that you take them out of the world, but that you keep them from the evil one” (v. 15)

“Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth” (v. 17)

“Father, I desire that they also, whom you have given me, may be with me where I am, to see my glory that you have given me because you loved me before the foundation of the world” (v. 24)

Just hours before his crucifixion, this is what Jesus asked the Father to do for us. And 2,000 years later, I believe Jesus continues to ask God to keep us unified, fill us with his joy, protect us from the devil, sanctify us, and one day bring us into his presence so we can see his glory forever.

That Jesus prays for me is a mind-blowing reality. And to know specifically what he is praying about – that, too, is a source of much encouragement to me. How about you?

Looking for a way to enhance your prayer life? Why not start with these five requests. When praying for yourself and other believers, ask God to provide unity, joy, protection, sanctification, and eternal bliss.

You’ll be aligning your desires with his. You’ll be saying, “Not as I will, but as you will” (Matthew 26:39).

You’ll be praying like Jesus. And that’s a great way to pray.

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