May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. John 17:21b
On the same night that Jesus and his disciples shared the Passover meal which we now call the Last Supper, Jesus prayed for himself, the disciples, and for us. John 17 is that prayer.
Something that Jesus asked on behalf of future believers − you and me included − was that we would be so devoted to him that non-believers would come to believe that God really did send him: that is, that Jesus is who he claimed to be. I don't think it's any accident that Jesus' words, "...that the world may believe..." bring John 3:16 to mind.
Jesus' prayer is being answered in our lives! And (obvious conclusion) the closer we walk with God, the easier it will be for non-believers to come to faith in Christ.
Father, help me to be a more devoted follower so that people around me will be able to respond positively to you.
Seeking to be more devoted to Christ,
Jim
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