Monday, June 25, 2012

Knowing God - Authority Over All Flesh


John 17:2
As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him.

Jesus is talking, ‘praying’, to His Father here.  He has allowed this conversation to be recorded in writing for us.  He reveals to us that Jesus, Himself, has power over all flesh and that Jesus gives eternal life to as many as the Father has given him.  The word ‘power’ in this text means; delegated influence, magistrate and jurisdiction.  Jesus is the One who we must call upon in times of trouble. Jesus is the One we must preach to others.  Jesus is the One that we must put our faith in.  He has the authority to give eternal life.  As we pray for those who have yet to receive eternal life, we should pray to Jesus and ask Him to influence those we love resulting in their salvation.   Worship Jesus.  Love Jesus. He has authority over ALL flesh!

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