FLOYD ROGERS
In John 14:13–14, Jesus says, “Whatever you ask in my name, this I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it.” At first glance, this verse might seem like a blank check to ask for anything we want. But understanding the context reveals a deeper meaning.
Jesus spoke these words to Philip in the Upper Room, just before His crucifixion. Philip was struggling to grasp that in seeing Jesus, he was also seeing God the Father. Jesus explained that He and the Father are one, and everything He has done is by the Father’s authority (John 14:8–11).
The promise Jesus makes is about aligning our prayers with God’s will and seeking to glorify Him. It’s not about asking for an easy or prosperous life as if Jesus were a genie granting wishes. In fact, Jesus warned that persecution would come to those who follow Him, and they would be blessed because of it (Matthew 5:11).
Understanding this context helps us see that Jesus’ promise is about praying with a heart that desires God’s glory above all else.
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