June 4 What Jesus Wants

John 17:24-26 “Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory, the glory you have given me because you loved me before the creation of the world. 25 Righteous Father, though the world does not know you, I know you, and they know that you have sent me. 26 I have made you known to them and will continue to make you known in order that the love you have for me may be in them and that I myself may be in them.”
 
WHAT do you want for the people you love? You want them to be safe and well. You want them to be free of disease and danger. You want them to live in peace, joy and love with you and with others. You want them to face uncertain days with a hope and trust in the Lord’s care. In short, you want what is good for them as defined in God’s Word. Most of all, you want them in the Lord’s care, saved to eternal life.
   That’s what Jesus wants for you. As you are his disciple, he wants you to see him in heaven, so you will fully see his glory. In love and joy, Jesus’ desire is for you to live in God’s righteousness. No sin exists where Jesus is. In heaven is the full display of God’s holy character. In anticipation of God’s great salvation the psalmist proclaims: Psalms 24:7 Lift up your heads, O you gates; be lifted up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. 8 Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle.  
   Does this stir your heart to desire God’s presence? If not, I pray you come to that place in your faith walk. Celebrate! Know the King of Glory, Jesus has come through heaven’s gate to open your way to his Father’s house. He has said that in John 14:1-3 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.” And he says it here.
   Do you need more proof? Then remember: But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions — it is by grace you have been saved. (Ephesians 2:4-5)
   The gospel of God is true. The King of Glory has lifted the gates of heaven to welcome you in by the blood of the Son. Believe it and rejoice.  
 
Prayer: I confess today, Lord, I am a sinner. I have lived a life separated from you. Forgive my sins. Jesus, you are my Savior and Redeemer. Receive me into your kingdom. I want to live forever where you are. Amen.