True Disciples Glorify Jesus
Rev. Charles Oppong-Poku | September 20 2024 | John 17:9-10
KEY VERSE:
All I have is yours, and all you have is mine. And glory has come to me through them. John 17:10 (NIV)
MESSAGE:
In the key verse - John 17:10, Jesus prays to the Father, stating, "All I have is yours, and all you have is mine. And glory has come to me through them." This verse is part of Jesus’ high priestly prayer, where He speaks about the unique relationship between Himself and His disciples. It reveals three powerful truths; 1. The shared glory between Father and Son; 2. Jesus is glorified through His disciples; 3. Our call to glorify Jesus in daily life.
Jesus begins by affirming the intimate and inseparable relationship between Him and the Father: "All I have is yours, and all you have is mine." This mutual sharing reflects the deep unity between Jesus and God, emphasizing Jesus' divine nature. The Father and Son are one in essence, and everything Jesus possesses—His authority, mission, and power—flows from this divine relationship.
The latter part of John 17:10 states, "And glory has come to me through them." Jesus declares that He is glorified through His disciples. This means that the lives of those who follow Him—by accepting His teachings, living according to His example, and proclaiming His message—bring honour and praise to Jesus. The transformation in the lives of believers is evidence of the power of Christ at work, and it reflects His glory to the world.
As followers of Christ, we have the privilege and responsibility of bringing glory to Jesus by how we live, obey, and reflect His character in the world. As believers, we share in this relationship by being united with Christ, which allows us to participate in the glory of God. Our lives should be a living testimony that points others to the greatness of Jesus Christ.
FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE:
As Jesus’ disciples today, we are called to live in such a way that brings glory to Him. We are living representations of Christ, and our lives should radiate His character. When we abide in His word and walk in His truth, we bring glory to Jesus, just as the first disciples did.
PRAYER: Heavenly Father, help us to live in a way that reflects His love, grace, and truth. Let Your glory be revealed in us, and may others see Jesus through how we live. In His name, we pray, Amen.
THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING.
SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!!
DAILY word study: ALL I HAVE IS YOURS This phrase expresses mutual ownership and shared essence between the Father and the Son. The Greek terms for “all” (panta) and “yours” (sou) emphasize the unity of purpose and the divine relationship between the Father and Jesus.
Jesus is affirming His divine nature and inseparable relationship with the Father. It speaks to the total unity of purpose, power, and mission that Jesus shares with God, especially in the context of His work through His disciples. The use of the phrase highlights the unity of the Godhead, showing that Jesus is fully divine and His authority comes from the Father. The shared ownership between the Father and the Son reminds believers of the completeness of the divine plan in salvation and mission. Reflections: How does understanding the inseparable relationship between Jesus and the Father change the way you view your relationship with Christ? Are you living in a way that reflects this divine unity?
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