In the world

John 17:11. “In the world.” He is not in this world continually as He was for 33 years. “I come.” Rest, joy, river of life, no enemies, able to enjoy the fellowship of the redeemed, no more despised and rejected. Our Lord Jesus Christ is past the travail of His soul. “These are in the world…” This is a place of trial, place of danger, place of temptation. He has left us in the world to: Illuminate the darkness, “Ye are the light of the world.” Form our character: learn to trust, learn hope and love, learn our God. Honor and glorify His name: “Keep through thine own name.” Here we learn wilderness lessons but are kept by supreme authority.