John 17 FINISHED THE WORK. What a fellowship! Eternal in its nature between the Eternal Son and the Father Both equal in their being - conversing, caring, creating both as one together In every act committed there was consistent and perfect unity Through all of the ages past and present – oneness seen in conformity. A work to do, and together, before the world their careful plans are made To display God’s character, a design, an intricate foundation for the universe is laid. Chosen names are given as Eternal Persons prepare their love to show Mercy, grace and love are all displayed in Christ’s sojourn here below.
Then there is nothing more to do in preparation – the time has come And the eternal Son arises from His high and lofty celestial throne. All those involved in God’s redemptive work now take their place, Angels dispatched with startling messages pass through space To unsuspecting believers to tell them of a miraculous birth – The Son begins His work in a virgin’s womb – God is on earth! Scripture after scripture and prophecies one after the other are fulfilled In birth, in life, in ministry, in teaching – before the waiting, watching ones these unfold.
God is in Christ, the work the Father gave to do is as good as done For Jehovah’s faithful Servant is none other than God the Son! The display of miraculous acts manifest God’s holy name, The words the faithful Son gave to His own, and God’s are just the same! Antagonism came from every side; He kept His own and still prays to keep Those given by the Father out of the evil world, still there like helpless sheep – But they need never fear because even now the Father and the Son are near And the Promised One, the Spirit too has come – He is really here Within His own – and so His prayer is answered – not only earthly work is done, But those He loves; He keeps through earthly struggles – we are as good as at home!
“I read and listen and learn, Father God, as I read the prayer of the Lord. He was in the current of the divine will. And even though the cross-work lay before Him, there never was a question or doubt about its effectiveness or accomplishment. 'The finished work of Christ' is often mentioned by men, but no one but Thee can measure such an accomplishment that will affect all of the universe forever. I worship at the thought of it, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen."