Our scripture this morning is 1 John 5:13-14 (NLT).
I have written this to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know you have eternal life. And we are confident that he hears us whenever we ask for anything that pleases him.
John writes this passage to encourage believers regarding salvation and prayer. We are saved by Christ’s sacrifice and blessed to make requests of God in His name. Jesus told us this in John 16:23, saying “At that time you won’t need to ask me for anything. I tell you the truth, you will ask the Father directly, and he will grant your request because you use my name.”
This is more about our connection to God than request fulfillment. When we spend time in prayer we open our hearts and minds to Him. God is always available to hear us because He is always present with us.
Jesus came to show us a better way to live, loving God and each other, and sharing the Good News with the world. The only thing we need to follow our Lord is faith in God’s promise and the willingness to use our gifts for the good of God’s children.
Gracious God, we are thankful for the blessing of salvation through the gift of Your Son. May we go in Your name to all our brothers and sisters that they may know the joy of Your love. Amen.
