No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day. It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto me. Not that any man hath seen the Father, save he which is of God, he hath seen the Father. Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life.
–Â John 6:44-47
There’s something deeply comforting in Jesus’ words here. He reminds us that faith isn’t an accident, a coincidence, or a human achievement. It begins with the Father drawing, teaching, and opening the heart. And when a person responds to that drawing, Jesus meets them with a promise that never wavers: “He that believeth on me hath everlasting life.” Not will have someday, not might have if they’re good enough, but has, right now. A present possession. A settled gift. You didn’t stumble into grace, you were drawn. You aren’t guessing your way through faith, you’re being taught of God. You don’t have to fear the future, everlasting life has already begun in you. You aren’t unseen, the Son who has seen the Father sees you, knows you, and keeps you. It’s a passage that reminds us that salvation is God’s work from beginning to end, and our part is to believe the One He sent.
Father God, You see the heart that is struggling, the one carrying hurt, fear, or distance. You know the weight they’ve been holding and the walls they’ve built to protect themselves. Draw them gently by Your Spirit. Teach them, guide them, and open their heart to Your truth. Where forgiveness feels impossible, give them courage. Where pain has hardened them, bring healing. Where confusion has clouded their steps, bring clarity. Where pride or fear has kept them away, pull them close to Christ with Your patient love. Let Your kindness lead them to repentance. Let Your truth set them free. Let Your presence soften what has grown rigid. And let Your peace settle over them like a covering. Restore what is broken. Renew what has grown weary. And draw them fully into the life, grace, and everlasting hope found in Jesus. Thank You Amen.
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