Delivery Man

Written By Betty Predmore

John 17: 1-26 (May 28)

Those of us who do a lot of online shopping get pretty familiar with our delivery men. We anticipate their arrival because they are bringing us cool stuff. ( I especially look forward to book and Bible study orders)

We often get on a first-name basis with out delivery man. (“Hey Bob, how are the kids.”)

Maybe we leave him treats at Christmas or water on a hot day. He becomes a part of our norm, of our routine.

Jesus has been the “ Delivery Man” for these disciples. He has delivered, time and time again, the most amazing miracles, the most beautiful promises, and the most accurate directions to eternal life.

In today’s reading, Jesus starts by delivering a message to God.

“Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son so he can give glory back to you. For you have given him authority over everyone. He gives eternal life to each one you have given him.” He goes on to say, “I brought glory to you here on earth by completing the work you gave me to do. Now, Father, bring me into the glory we shared before the world began.”

In a nutshell...” Dad, I have delivered the message you sent me to share, so can I please come back home.”

Jesus has delivered knowledge to the disciples. “Now they know that everything I have is a gift from you, for I have passed on to them the message you gave me. They accepted it and know that I came from you, and they believe you sent me.”

In another nutshell...” I have given you to them, and I am giving them to you.” (Now can I please come home?)

My delivery man will often leave a package on my porch if I am not home. He does this in the hopes I get it, but there are no guarantees that it won’t get stolen before I get it.

Jesus has the absolute certainty that his disciples have received his delivery and it will not be stolen by the enemy.

Jesus then delivers a prayer, not for the world, but for those who love him and those who will love him in the future. It is a prayer for protection, for unity, for holiness, and for the love of the Father.

His greatest part of this prayer was the way it ended: “ Father, I want these whom you have given me to be with me where I am. Then they can see all the glory you gave me because you loved me even before the world began!”

Ahhh... a prayer that these men and all who love the Father will reside in the glory of heaven. This is truly the greatest gift that delivery man could ever deliver... to them, and to US!

Betty Predmore

Betty Predmore is a writer, blogger, speaker and ministry leaders. She is the founder of Mom-Sense, Inc., a ministry designed for mentorship, connection and service to women of all life circumstances. Through this ministry, women are encouraged and supported with scripture and life application. Mom-Sense helps women overcome life struggles through small group classes with biblical curriculum, individual counseling, bible studies, and other areas of support.

Betty also directs the Imperial Valley Life Center, which is a non-profit faith-based pro life women’s resource center. She has a passion for saving the unborn and supporting mothers through pregnancy and motherhood.

Betty loves to speak at events, sharing the love of Jesus with other women. She does this through practical life application mingled with God’s word, and sprinkled with humor. Having experienced a broken home, divorce, abuse, grief, single motherhood, blended families, and adoption, she uses the broken places and movement of God in her own life to share His word in an inspiring way. She enjoys sharing her blogs on social media as a way of reaching out on a broader spectrum. Betty has many speaking topics which can be found on her website: www.bettypredmore.com

As an author, she has had the opportunity to impact women and reach deep into their hearts with her words of inspiration and encouragement. Through Pondering Virtue and Whispered Grace, she has created wonderful tools for the woman who is seeking direction in her spiritual walk.

Betty serves on the writing team of A Wife Like Me, and is also a contributor to Moms Encouraging Moms and Gift of Thorns. Her blogs have appeared in several magazine publications throughout the years including Southern Faith Magazine, Purposeful Life, and Aspiring Woman Magazine.

While Betty thrives on her ministry opportunities, her greatest blessings come from being a wife to Jim and a mama to their wonderful collection of children, who bring joy, laughter, and an occasional tear to her days.


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