John 17: 4 and 5 "I have glorified You down here on the earth by completing the work that You gave me to do. And, now Father, glorify Me along with Yourself and restore Me to such majesty and honor in Your presence as I had with You before the world existed." Amplified version
Jesus is speaking here about completed work. How we should apply this to our life is very simple.
I DO NOT want to be ashamed when I stand before Jesus someday and not have done everything He gave me to do. I listen to some people who wonder what are they supposed to do, and even say to me. . ."How do I know what He wants or wanted from me?" "I didn't get a letter from Him, I didn't hear Him say anything, I did the best I could with what I have."
What was the work Jesus had to do while He was here? To bring the world at that time to know the father God, know themselves and know their enemy. To teach them the truth. The truth will set you free. The truth was and is - That Jesus Christ came in the flesh, died for us so we could live free of sin, and then rose again on the third day. That there just isn't anything in life as authentic as living your life for Jesus Christ. Loving others and teaching them the truth. Will there be some who don't want to accept the truth and turn away, yes! It is still our job to inform them. Changed lives show the living Jesus Christ.
The other point that must be noted here. Did you see (if not - then look at it again) that He gives us the power to complete His work whatever that is. The Holy Spirit is sent to complete our work with power and guidance. He will show you the truth if you look for it, seek it, speak it, live it, show it, be glorified.
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