The Saviour's Final Word

The Father’s Decree. The emphasis is on “what thou hast given me.”—Christ's will is conformed to the election of God in eternity past. The perfect tense—“Have given”—points to a past act with a continuous present effect. We were given to Christ in eternity past (John 6:37) and here we learn something of our prayer-life—that, in light of this fact, our prayers should not be taken up so much in the present but in the eternal decrees of God. There is an eternal perspective to every need.

The Savior’s Desire. The word “will” is stronger than desire and points to a declaration of the will. Here we see the unity of the Godhead. The Father’s decree and the Son’s desire are one—first, that we be with Him where He is. Second; that we see His glory.