Lift Up Your Eyes: Jesus’ Prayer Before the Cross – John 17:1–5 In Episode 155 of Divine Table Talk, Jamie and Jane enter John 17, one of the most intimate moments in the Gospel of John. With the cross drawing near, Jesus does something powerful: He lifts His eyes toward heaven and prays. In John 17:1–5, we get to listen as Jesus speaks directly to the Father about glory, purpose, eternal life, and the work He was sent to accomplish. Together, Jamie and Jane explore what we can learn from the posture of Jesus when pressure is at its greatest. Instead of looking around at the circumstances or inward at the fear, Jesus looks up. What could change in our own lives if we did the same? This conversation is an invitation to shift our focus from what is happening around us to the One who is above it all—to lift our eyes when life feels heavy, remember our purpose when circumstances become distracting, and discover that eternal life isn't simply about where we're going someday. It's about knowing God today. Whatever you're carrying right now, John 17 offers a simple but powerful reminder: Lift up your eyes. Reflection Question: What have I been staring at that God may be asking me to stop focusing on—and what would happen if I lifted my eyes toward Him instead? ____________________________________ Connect with Jamie: Website: www.jamieklusacek.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamieklusacek Connect with Jane: Website: www.janewwilliams.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janewwilliams
Lift Up Your Eyes: Jesus’ Prayer Before the Cross – John 17:1–5
In Episode 155 of Divine Table Talk, Jamie and Jane enter John 17, one of the most intimate moments in the Gospel of John. With the cross drawing near, Jesus does something powerful: He lifts His eyes toward heaven and prays.
In John 17:1–5, we get to listen as Jesus speaks directly to the Father about glory, purpose, eternal life, and the work He was sent to accomplish.
Together, Jamie and Jane explore what we can learn from the posture of Jesus when pressure is at its greatest. Instead of looking around at the circumstances or inward at the fear, Jesus looks up.
What could change in our own lives if we did the same?
This conversation is an invitation to shift our focus from what is happening around us to the One who is above it all—to lift our eyes when life feels heavy, remember our purpose when circumstances become distracting, and discover that eternal life isn't simply about where we're going someday. It's about knowing God today.
Whatever you're carrying right now, John 17 offers a simple but powerful reminder:
Lift up your eyes.
Reflection Question: What have I been staring at that God may be asking me to stop focusing on—and what would happen if I lifted my eyes toward Him instead?
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Connect with Jamie:
Website: www.jamieklusacek.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamieklusacek
Connect with Jane:
Website: www.janewwilliams.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janewwilliams