John 17:18 Sent Into the World

John 17:18 (KJV)  As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world.

Our Lord accomplished His Father’s entrusted mission of redemption on earth. He lived perfectly and died sacrificially on our behalf. After His resurrection and before His ascension to heaven, He commissioned His disciples, sending them into the world to preach the gospel.

Jesus sent His disciples, He also upheld them in prayer – John 17:15 (KJV)  I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil.

Likewise, He upholds us at the right hand of the Father in heaven through His unceasing intercessory prayer. Because He lives forevermore, we are secured forevermore. Let us, therefore, go forth at His leading to accomplish His purpose for His glory. Amen.