“In that day you will
ask in My name…for the Father Himself loves you… “John
16:26-27
In that day you will ask in My name . . . ,” that is, in My nature. Not “You will use My name as some magic word,” but—”You will be so intimate with
Me that you will be one with Me.” “That day” is not a day in the next life, but
a day meant for here and now. “. . . for the Father
Himself loves you . . .”— the Father’s love is evidence that our union with
Jesus is complete and absolute. Our Lord does not mean that our lives will be
free from external difficulties and uncertainties, but that just as He knew the
Father’s heart and mind, we too can be lifted by Him into heavenly places
through the baptism of the Holy Spirit, so that He can reveal the teachings of
God to us.
“. . . whatever
you ask the Father in My name . . .” (John 16:23).
“That day” is a day of peace and an untroubled relationship between God and His
saint. Just as Jesus stood unblemished and pure in the presence of His Father,
we too by the mighty power and effectiveness of the baptism of the Holy Spirit
can be lifted into that relationship—”. . . that they may be one just as We are
one . . .” (John 17:22).
“. . . He will give you” (John 16:23).
Jesus said that because of His name God will recognize and respond to our
prayers. What a great challenge and invitation—to pray in His name! Through the
resurrection and ascension power of Jesus, and through the Holy Spirit He has
sent, we can be lifted into such a relationship. Once in that wonderful
position, having been placed there by Jesus Christ, we can pray to God in
Jesus’ name—in His nature. This is a gift granted to us through the Holy
Spirit, and Jesus said, “. . . whatever you ask the Father in My name He will
give you.” The sovereign character of Jesus Christ is tested and proved by His
own statements.
(Taken from Oswald Chambers – “My Utmost
for His Highest” May 29)