5th March 2026

This Is Eternal Life

"This is eternal life, that they may know You,

the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.

John 17:3

Today's Bible Reading: John 17:3-12.

Christ's prayer in John 17, echoes the theme stated at the beginning of John's Gospel account: eternal life is experienced through Christ, the Word of God (John 1:1).

Our culture tells us that if we could be healthy, young and energetic forever, we would be truly happy. But that is not where our fulfilment is found. Before He went to the cross, the Lord Jesus prayed for His disciples and for future believers. He said, “Now this is eternal life: that they know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent” (John 17:3). Our fulfilment in life comes from a relationship with God through faith in Jesus. He is our hope for the future and joy for this present day.

Jesus prayed that His disciples would take on the patterns of new life: that they would obey God (v 6), believe that Jesus was sent by God the Father (v 7) and be united as one (v 11). As believers in Christ, we look forward to a future eternal life with Him. But during these days we live on earth, we can live the rich and satisfying life that He promised—right here, right now.

Prayer: Lord Jesus, help me take hold of the abundant life that You have given to me, I pray. Amen.