John 17:3 · KJV

"And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee:

²As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him.

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

⁴I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do.

⁵And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was.

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Devotional Reflection

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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 to 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.

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