"I am praying for them. I am not praying for the world but for those whom You have given Me, for they are Your’s." John 17:9
How would you feel right now if you knew that Jesus was in the next room praying for you? Would you have more peace? Would you have more confidence?
Well, according to scripture, Jesus is at the right hand of the Father, and He is praying for you right now.
Romans 8:34 says, “Christ Jesus is the one who died--more than that, who was raised--who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us.”
Just before that, 8:26-27 says, “the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. (I love that) And He who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.”
When Peter started arrogantly boasting about how great he was, Jesus told him, "Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail…." (Luke 22:31-32).
Even though Peter denied Christ three times, his faith never failed. Ultimately, he found grace and restoration in Jesus and became the leader of the early Church.
Isn't it awesome to know that if Satan is out to get you, Jesus is praying for you?
That should give you tremendous peace and confidence in Him, knowing that He's mentioning your name in prayer before the Father at this very moment.
