I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word. — John 17:20

 Job didn't require enemies when he had pals like his. The three people who tried to console him in vain failed horribly. They repeated a credo of iron and ice that did not provide sympathy but instead made his suffering worse. 

However, Job was able to emerge triumphantly from his cavern of suffering and perplexity. His readiness to pray for the very friends who had berated and accused him was a crucial step in that victory. Job had the pleasure of seeing his friends' repentance and restoration as God heard and answered his prayers.

Despite their ongoing shortcomings, Jesus prayed for His friends (Jn. 17:9–19). Jesus prayed for Peter while knowing that Peter would disown Him in a matter of hours when the shadow of the cross fell heavily upon Him (Lk. 22:32–34). 

As well as for you and me, Jesus prayed (Jn. 17:20–24). Before His death and resurrection, He began His work of prayer, and it is still going strong today. Jesus died for us, reigns in authority for us, and still intercedes for us—despite the fact that we occasionally behave more like His enemies than His friends (Rom. 8:34). 

We are to pray for our friends and acquaintances, even when they offend us, in the manner of Christ. Do you have somebody today for whom you could pray?

Praying for someone makes us love them more than anything else. We will follow His model for prayer and pray for the needs of others as we make an effort to live like Christ in our acts, words, and deeds. 

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