And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent. — John 17:3

Eternal life starts right now! That is one of the messages of Jesus in the Gospel of John. We certainly do not get to experience all of the gifts that await us when we return to the Father. But Jesus wants us to know and feel his love and the presence of the Father in our lives right now! He even said a prayer for us! So let’s seek the Father — not to merely know about him, but to know him! He longs to be near us and will do so as we approach him! He is at work in us, thus the true issue is our awareness of his presence and activities, not his proximity. Let us open our eyes and hearts to our Father and beg him to show us his presence!

 

Thought

Eternal life starts right now! That is one of the messages of Jesus in the Gospel of John. We certainly do not get to experience all of the gifts that await us when we return to the Father. But Jesus wants us to know and feel his love and the presence of the Father in our lives right now! He even said a prayer for us! So let’s seek the Father — not to merely know about him, but to know him! He longs to be near us and will do so as we approach him! He is at work in us, thus the true issue is our awareness of his presence and activities, not his proximity. Let us open our eyes and hearts to our Father and beg him to show us his presence!

 

Prayer

It amazes me, Heavenly Father, that you allow me approach you, the Almighty and Holy God. I am humbled by your pledge to be at work in my life. Forgive me for the times that I have been so full of myself that I have not appreciated your presence and grace. Make me more conscious of your providential care and your everyday presence in me through your Spirit. Open my eyes and heart, sweet LORD, that I may know you more thoroughly. In Jesus’ precious name I pray. Amen.