John 17:2,6,9,24
2 For you granted him authority over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you have given him. 6 “I have revealed you to those whom you gave me out of the world. They were yours; you gave them to me and they have obeyed your word. 9 I pray for them. I am not praying for the world, but for those you have given me, for they are yours. 24 “Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory, the glory you have given me because you loved me before the creation of the world.
2 For you granted him authority over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you have given him. 6 “I have revealed you to those whom you gave me out of the world. They were yours; you gave them to me and they have obeyed your word. 9 I pray for them. I am not praying for the world, but for those you have given me, for they are yours. 24 “Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory, the glory you have given me because you loved me before the creation of the world.
Reflection
Today we hear that Jesus views us as a gift from the Father. Have you ever thought about being a gift from God? How can this view change how you think about yourself? How can this change your thoughts about other people keeping in mind that people you are upset at are also a gift from God?
