Faith Through Community

At the Last Supper, Jesus offers heart-felt prayers to the Father, and in these verses He offers a very profound prayer on behalf of some important people. Let us listen to Jesus in John’s Gospel, “I do not pray for these only, but also for those who believe in me through their word, that they may all be one; even as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that thou hast sent me” (Jn 17: 20-21). He prays not just for His Apostles, but for all those who believe through their word—that is, all of us! He teaches three profound insights here: He prays to the Father, on our behalf; that unity is divine; and that this unity in God and our own relationships offers convincing proof to the world that Jesus is indeed the Savior. Thus, Jesus prays for all our efforts to testify on His behalf, and this testimony takes a very convincing form in friendship and community. Lord Jesus, be in us and let us be in you, that our communities, especially our families and teams, may offer proof that you are the King of the World!