Lambs In The Midst Of Wolves

"I have given them my word and the world has hated them, for they are not of the world any more than I am of the world.  My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one."  John 17:14 - 15


Concern over someones spiritual well-being is not always appreciated.  Bigger than the resistance of some people to spiritual truth is the resistance of the evil one to the on-going work of God. When Jesus was praying for his disciples prior to his death, he acknowledged the on-going spiritual battle they would face as they sowed spiritual seed and worked along with Him in the harvest souls.  This battle guarantees disciples will be hated so Jesus also asked the Father to protect them.  


Today as we sow seeds in the lives of others, we can be encouraged that Jesus prayed for our protection and salvation.  He asked the Father to protect us and to bring us into glory with Him.  "Father, I desire that they also, whom you have given Me, be with Me where I am, so they may see My glory which You have given Me before the foundation of the world." 

It encourages me to know that Jesus prayed for all believers from all historical ages; knowing the battles and needs we face even today.  Jesus prayed for our spiritual needs that will protect and keep us to the end of our lives when we face the Father.  Who will we pray and work for today?  

Blessings