In considering the first few verses of this remarkable chapter, we begin our study of the Lord Jesus Christ's High Priestly Prayer, by looking at 'the glorification of the Son,' and what it means for Him to be glorified.
The Lord Jesus is both God and man, but when He became man, we note, that he lost none of His divinity. It is not possible to add any extra, or to take away anything from His divinity. He is unchanged and unchanging, has an eternal nature, having no beginning and no end. His power and knowledge are infinite, being beyond limit. He possesses the attributes of God, having perfect love; goodness; truth; justice and holiness. Once again, His perfections cannot be added to. Bringing all this together is glory!
He displayed His glory in the life He lived, and in the work He had already done. We are able to see His glory now through the eye of Scripture, our eyes having been opened to these truths by the Holy Spirit. It is needful to see His glory, in order that we might be able to glorify Him.
The prayer of the Lord Jesus Christ in John 17 was looking forward to that which was to come, beginning with His death on the cross. He was likewise glorified in His resurrection, and in His ascension.
Christ's prayer to His Father, "Glorify thy Son, that thy Son may also glorify thee", is, in part, answered, when we give attention to these things. |
