Under Gods Command
Jesus Prays for Disciples
John 17:11-13 I will remain in the world no longer, but they are still in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name, the name you gave me-so that they may be one as we are one. While I was with them, I protected them and kept them safe by that name you gave me. None has been lost except the one doomed to destruction so that Scripture would be fulfilled. I am coming to you now, but I say these things while I am still in the world, so that they may have the full measure of my joy within them.
Jesus was asking that the disciples be united in harmony and love as the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are united-the strongest of all unions.
Judas was the “one doomed to destruction,” who was lost because he betrayed Jesus.
Joy is a common theme in Christ’s teachings-he wants us to be joyful. The key to immeasurable joy is living in intimate contact with Christ, the source of all joy. When we do, we will experience God’s special care and protection and see the victory God brings even when defeat seems certain.
Under Gods command 