As Christ intercedes in our behalf, the Father lays open all the treasures of His grace for our appropriation, to be enjoyed and to be communicated to others. “Ask in My name,” Christ says; “I do not say that I will pray the Father for you; for the Father Himself loveth you, because you have loved Me. Make use of My name. This will give your prayers efficiency, and the Father will give you the riches of His grace; wherefore, ‘ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.”’ John 16:24. {6T 364.2}

Når Kristus går i forbøn for os, lægger Faderen sin nådes skatte frem for os, for at vi skal tilegne os dem, glæde os over dem og give dem til andre. Bed i mit navn, siger Kristus. Jeg siger ikke, at jeg vil gå i forbøn for jer hos Faderen, for Faderen elsker jer, fordi I har elsket mig. Men gør brug af mit navn. Dette vil give jeres bønner kraft og Faderen vil give jer af sin nådes rigdom. Derfor »bed, så skal I få, for at jeres glæde må blive fuldkommen.« Joh. 16,24.