Sometimes the challenge for disciples to grow into disciple-makers may feel overwhelming. When Christ calls us to step up and face a challenging world this task may seem impossible. In this section of his prayer, however, Christ assures his disciples that because he has already overcome the world, we have what it takes to do what he has called us to do. In Christ, disciples growing into disciple-makers have assurance, calling, significance, and purpose. All of this, provided by Christ’s calling that sets them apart from the world by the powerful provision of his word. God created the world with the power of his word and will rescue the world one person at a time by the power of the same word. Because God has already spoken, there is no way to lose!