A Clear Path

John 16:23-33

We pray “through Jesus Christ” and “in Jesus’ name,” but this passage portays direct access to the Father, made possible because Jesus made himself one with us, and then returned to the Father. He activated the terminals at both ends. We pray “through Jesus” not so much because he takes our questions, pleas and praises and looks them over and passes them on, but because he has cleared the path. As we are “in” Jesus through acknowledging him as Lord, how can the heavenly Father ignore us (even if he were of a mind to)? When he sees us, he sees his Son. He treats us as his very own children, through adoption with Jesus as our brother.

Prayer:
God, thank you for bridging the enormousness of the gap between you and me. Through Jesus. Amen.