As Jesus approaches the cross, He turns His attention to those who will believe in Him through the message of His disciples. In the closing verses of John 17, we are given the remarkable privilege of listening to Christ pray for His people — not just those gathered with Him in the upper room, but every believer who would follow after them.
This passage reveals the heart of our Savior and His desires for those He came to redeem: their unity, the love that has been set upon them, the hope of dwelling in His presence, the glory He shares with them, and the mission He sends them into. As Jesus prepares to accomplish the work of salvation, His prayer offers comfort, assurance, and confidence for every Christian.
