Scripture to Read: John 16:23-24
The disciples had been with Jesus for three years. During that time, Jesus taught them to pray, but they had Him right there with them, so their fellowship with God the Father was not something they fully realized they needed. Jesus told them in John 16:23-24, “In that day you will not question Me about anything. Truly, truly, I say to you, if you ask the Father for anything in My name, He will give it to you. 24 Until now you have asked for nothing in My name; ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be made full.” Jesus knew that when He was resurrected the disciples would be filled with such joy and excitement that they would not feel the need to ask Him for anything. But Jesus also knew He was their mediator between them and the Father, just as He is for us today. For God’s Word tells us in 1 Timothy 2:5-6, "For there is one God, and one mediator also between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, 6 who gave Himself as a ransom for all, the testimony given at the proper time." Jesus reminded them that He is the pathway between them and the Father and that because of Him they would have open access to the Father for everything they needed. Christ has given that same access to every believer over the last two thousand years. God desires us to come to Him for our every need and to trust Him to meet our needs according to His perfect will.
Challenge & Application
• Knowing Christ has opened the door to God the Father for every believer, how are you taking advantage of this incredible privilege?
• Why must we continually fellowship with God the Father, and how are you doing in your fellowship with Him?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!