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John
  
4"I glorified you on earth, having accomplished the work which you gave me to do;5and now, Father, glorify me in your own presence with the glory which I had with you before the world was made."


During his sojourn on earth, Jesus constantly meditated on the Father, witnessed to Him and carried through His works. He denied himself to glorify the Father. What he heard from the Father he passed on to us. His whole life glorified the Father, with trust that his prayers would be answered. He completed the task of redemption on the cross. However, this was not a proud boast, for his Father had given him that mission to accomplish. He acknowledged that the Father had completed all things. Since Jesus emptied himself, and took no credit for himself solely, he deserves that the glory of eternity should redound to him. Thus he testified that he was glorious from eternity, God from God, light from light, begotten not created. After completing his purposes he longed for a return to his Father. As he reached heaven, the angels and other beings glorified him saying, "Worthy is the Lamb that was slain, to receive might, riches, wisdom, power, honor, glory and blessing".

Prayer
Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your Son has glorified you by his walk, prayers and sacrifice. We do not deserve to lift up our eyes to you. We thank you for pardoning our trespasses because Christ has died for us; you have made us your children. I thank you for transporting me to life everlasting by the outpouring of the Holy Spirit into my heart. Help us to glorify you ever, and not snatch glory for ourselves, but obey your Son’s commandment and love one another, that others may see in our good works your fatherhood and glorify you by yielding to you.
Question
What is the basic thought in the first part of Jesus’ prayer?