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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