Not of the World, Yet Still in It


February 17, 2026 (Gregorian calendar/2nd month/Day 47)
Tuesday, 10 Yekatit 2018 (Ethiopian calendar/6th month)
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My Way Day, Who Shall I be Day

John 17:16
(Bohairic Coptic Bible)
 ϨⲀⲚⲈⲂⲞⲖ ϦⲈⲚⲠⲒⲔⲞⲤⲘⲞⲤ ⲀⲚ ⲚⲈⲘⲠⲀⲢⲎϮ ϨⲰ ⲈⲦⲈ ⲀⲚⲞⲔ ⲞⲨⲈⲂⲞⲖ ϦⲈⲚⲠⲒⲔⲞⲤⲘⲞⲤ ⲀⲚ.

translation:

They are not of the world, as I am not of the world.

summary:

The disciples have received Jesus’ word and, as a result, the world hates them because they are no more of the world than He is. Jesus does not ask that they be removed from the world but that they be protected from the evil one. Their identity is decisively different from the world’s system.

Practical Application
• Approach God Confidently: Jesus’ intimacy with the Father models candid, bold prayer.
• Embrace Holiness: Real holiness is alignment with God’s word and willingness to be sent.
• Pursue Unity: Demonstrating oneness in families and congregations validates the gospel to observers.
• Live on Mission: Just as the Father sent Jesus, believers are commissioned to carry light into dark places.
• Anticipate Glory: Present hardships are framed by the promise of seeing Christ’s glory forever.

Practical Applications:
Pursue Intimacy with God
Seek to know God and Jesus more deeply, as this is the essence of eternal life.

Embrace Unity
Strive for unity within the body of Christ, reflecting the oneness that Jesus prayed for.

Live in Truth
Allow God’s Word to sanctify and guide your life, recognizing it as the ultimate truth.

Pray for Protection
Regularly pray for protection from spiritual attacks, just as Jesus prayed for His disciples.

John 17 offers an intimate look at the depth of Jesus’ prayer life and His concern for believers. Here, Jesus prays to God the Father, demonstrating His divine nature and His unity with the Father. This chapter is often called “The High Priestly Prayer,” as it captures Jesus’ heartfelt intercession for Himself, His disciples, and all future believers.

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