In that day you will ask in my name. I am not saying that I will ask the Father on your behalf. No, the Father himself loves you because you have loved me and have believed that I came from God.
Which day is “that day”?
“That day” is the day when those who believe in Jesus rejoice with a joy that no one can take away. It is a day that happens after Jesus was crucified. It is a day when Jesus can send us the Advocate. It is a day when we can ask the Father for whatever we want directly. We do not have to ask Jesus, although we need to ask in his name. We have a direct connection with God.
What does this mean?
In Jesus’ day, the temple worship was still in place. The priests were still officially the representatives of God before the people. To ask God for anything meant asking through a priest. People didn’t just casually talk with God.
Why is this possible?
Jesus. Really, that is the whole answer; Jesus. God becomes a man called Jesus. Jesus speaks God’s word and will to the people. The people kill Jesus. Jesus rises from the dead, the perfect sacrifice. So in love with his creation that he suffered death on the cross to be able to redeem those who will believe in him.
Food for thought: If you were to ask God for something, what would it be?
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Hmm… I ask God for things all the time. Wisdom seems to be a regular one. It is just amazing to me that I can ask anything at all and be heard by Him (Hebrews 4: 12 – 16). Jesus truly did do it all.
Rich,
I think you must already be wise to be asking God for wisdom. 🙂