Radiance in Mission

“But he said to them, ‘I have food to eat that you do not know about.’ So the disciples said to one another, ‘Has anyone brought him something to eat?’ Jesus said to them, ‘My food is to do the will of him who sent me and to accomplish his work.’” (John 4:32-34)

Jesus radiates the glory of God in his unity with the Father. The Father and the Son are united in their mission. The Father sent the Son, and the Son gladly came to rescue us from sin for our benefit and for God’s glory.

There was no divine bickering, but a perfect and united plan designed and carried out by the Triune God.

When Jesus says that his food is to do the will of the Father, he is saying that he is satisfied by doing that work. Accomplishing the work he was sent for is more important to him than eating physical food. Jesus endured much on our behalf and for the joy set before him. He glorifies the Father in obeying his will and he is glorified by the Father for his perfect obedience. Although carrying our sins and bearing our punishment was anything but pleasant, nevertheless, this was also the will of the Son.

Let us see the glory of God reflected in the obedience of the Son and praise God!