John 17:15-16

"My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one."

"It is a sweet and blessed event which will occur to all believers in God's own time-the going home to be with Jesus. In a few more years the Lord's..."

Inspirational illustration of John 17:15 -- "My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one."

Why would anyone live in such a place of discomfort and danger? Christians are called to be in the place of danger to help others find their way home to safe harbor.

"[Jesus continued his prayer:] "I have given [my disciples] your word. And the world hates them because they do not belong to the world, just as I do....."

"[Jesus continued his prayer: "My disciples] do not belong to this world any more than I do. Make them holy by your truth; teach them your word, which...."

Do you realize that you've already won? Because of Jesus' resurrection from the dead, we know that we have already won the victory.

This world is not our home We are supposed to be in the world but not of the world. As followers of the Messiah, we are to be different, with our focus on heaven.

"Dear Precious Follower, The verses you will read today come from a very emotional time on the night I was betrayed. These verses are My prayer for My..."

What would you do in your last moments with those you love? Phil Ware continues his series on the unpredictable Savior and reminds us of the upper room discourses where Jesus demonstrates and teaches what is most important to him to those who are most important to him, his disciples, his friends, those he loves.

Give thanks for this? Phil Ware finishes his November series of giving thanks and focuses on our mission or call from God.