For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a
lifetime; weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in
the morning. -- Psalm 30:5

"I have made you known to them, and will continue to make you
known in order that the love you have for me may be in them and
that I myself may be in them." -- John 17:26

Jesus reveals God to us. One of the reasons he does this is so
that we can know who God is and what is important to him. Clearly,
one of the most important things on Jesus' heart in this prayer is
that we share His love for us with each other. In this way, Jesus
comes to life in us.

But now, this is what the LORD says -- he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: "Fear not, for I have redeemedyou; I have summoned you by name; you are mine." -- Isaiah 43:1

We belong to the LORD, God of all creation and God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (cf. 1 Pet. 2:9-10). We are recipients of God's grace and are blessed by His love for Israel's fathers. We do not have to fear because God is in control of our future, just as He worked through the history of His chosen people to send the Messiah. He will accompany us through the difficult trials we will face. He will make sure our redemption is realized. Why? Because we belong to Him. We are His. He knows us. He formed us. God's people are His possession forever. We are children of the Almighty God!

"I have brought you glory on earth by completing the work you gave me to do." -- John 17:4