“I pray that they will all be one, just as you and I are one””as you are in me, Father, and I am in you. And may they be in us so that the world will believe you sent me.”
(John 17:21, NLT)
“If you are going through a time of isolation, seemingly all alone, read John 17. It will explain exactly why you are where you are – because Jesus has prayed that you “may be one” with the Father as He is …
The things we are going through are either making us sweeter, better, and nobler men and women, or they are making us more critical and fault-finding, and more insistent on our own way. The things that happen either make us evil, or they are making us more saintly, depending entirely on our relationship with God and its level of intimacy. If we pray, regarding our own lives, “Your will be done” (Matthew 26:42), then we will be encouraged and comforted by John 17, knowing that our Father is working according to His wisdom, accomplishing what is best. When we understand God’s purpose, we will not become small-minded and cynical. Jesus prayed nothing less for us than absolute oneness with Himself, just as He was one with the Father … “
(Oswald Chambers, My Utmost For His Highest, May 22)
Today I am joining … Scripture & a Snapshot and Sunday Scripture Blessings and Selah .
This post gives me a clue to the meaning behind Chambers ‘s title. His highest is union with himself. Something to ponder….
Oneness with Himself … it is surely something to remember and the way to start each day.
Praying I discern to be more saintly, and follow His will. Happy Sunday.
Me too!
Such powerful words. I’ve often said that God allows loneliness in our lives to drive us to His heart-to oneness with Him.
It’s so true. It is in those times, our souls take solace in Him.
Oh how I love this. It just speaks the words my heart needs to hear. In the end we are one in the Lord.
He surely gave me something to think on this past week.