![]() Unity is what I call an “edenic quality.” It existed in the garden of Eden long before sin entered the world. Holy Father, protect them by your name that you have given me, so that they may be one as we are one. I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. The most important prayer Jesus had for His disciples in this critical moment was that they would be one, that they would be unified. How would His followers survive the days, weeks, months, and years to come? How would they live forward in a world without the everyday, physical presence of Jesus in their lives? Jesus prayed the answer. 28:19-20).Īfter praying for Himself, Jesus transitioned to a prayer of petition on behalf of His disciples. This is the work, the mission, Jesus would command the disciples to join Him in (Matt. He also reminded His followers of His purpose in coming to earth in the first place-to unite people to God, a righting of the wrong done in the garden of Eden. ![]() Jesus began this prayer much like He began His model prayer, by acknowledging the glory of God the Father. And it was a powerful and intentional prayer. Knowing that Gethsemane, arrest, trial, crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension awaited Him, Jesus prayed. In mere moments they would get up from their Middle Eastern pallet and make their way to Gethsemane. The meal was over, and He had said everything He wanted to say to His disciples. I love that Jesus not only took time to give a lot of words to His disciples He gave a lot of words to His Father, too.Īlmost all of John 17 (with the exception of verse 1a) are words prayed by Jesus to the Father on behalf of Himself and His followers. After pouring words of truth and encouragement into His disciples, Jesus ended the meal with a lengthy prayer. John 17 marks the end of the famous Last Supper, and at the start of John 18 we see Jesus headed off to the garden of Gethsemane. Learn more about this impactful new Bible study here! This excerpt comes from Kristi McLelland’s week of study. God still appoints His watchmen over cities and nations - those who will proclaim His Kingdom and offer hope in the midst of chaos.We’re excited to share a free excerpt from When You Pray by Kelly Minter, Jackie Hill Perry, Jen Wilkin, Jennifer Rothschild, Jada Edwards, and Kristi McLelland with you. Provide practical prayers, exercises, and activations for operating as a watchman.Offer protocols for releasing words of warning paired with words of hope.Help you discern if you are called to this ministry.In The Making of a Watchman, veteran prophet and seer, Jennifer LeClaire draws from scriptural examples and personal experience, revealing how to operate in this crucial ministry - not only to anticipate the enemy's schemes, but to align with God's Kingdom plans and purposes. ![]() Though they were often not well received, their message and ministry were critical. A watchman's ministry offered both warning and hope. The watchman's duty was to warn of coming danger, calling God's people to follow the Lord's ways. ![]() Throughout Scripture, God appointed His watchmen to guard and protect Israel. If you are compelled by Jesus' words to watch and to pray, this book is for you! If you seek to better understand the times and seasons, read on. The "Watchman Anointing" is being released in this hour! ![]()
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