Jesus knew that his foes and even his disciples failed to perceive the truth about him. For the Holy Spirit had not yet been poured out. But Jesus was convinced that his lifting up on the cross would wipe away the sin of the world. While his ascension to the Father would lead to the pouring out of the Holy Spirit. At that, the knowledge of who he is would strike as lightning in the minds of Jews and Gentiles. Christ’s divinity is not to be discerned except through the Holy Spirit’s work. Logical reasoning is of little use. Rebirth alone creates evident faith, just as firm faith in Christ’s gentleness creates a second birth.
Christ did not say that he was independent complete deity, but announced at the same time his vital union with the Father, and his inability to act without his Father. Further, he does nothing of his own accord. The Father works in him. The extent of his humility is shown in his acceptance of the name "Apostle of God". Even though in the same sentence he revealed himself as the Lord of history.
Our Father is not a facile one, but simple as made plain by the Holy Spirit. By what John records of these lofty meanings, Jesus shares the awesome truth of the Trinitarian union. Then he continued, "The Father was ever with me, even now, and has not left me for a moment. The Son, in turn, never left his heavenly Father or rebelled against Him, but was obedient to His good pleasure. He came down from heaven and became man, subject to his Father’s will." What a lovely statement, "At all times I do what pleases the Father." None but the Son can utter these words, living always in accord with his Father, in the fullness of the Spirit. Jesus fulfilled the law. More than that, he was himself the perfect law of the New Testament. Yet the Jews called him a blasphemer, contradicting the law, and leading the people astray, whereas he alone has kept the law.
Do you hear the Spirit’s voice in Christ’s announcements about himself? Do you feel his majesty and humility, his freedom and his submission to the Father? Thus he wished to draw you into the fellowship of love in submission and freedom at once. He will lead you into release and service by his presence. He will be your teacher, and you will not do anything apart from him, always acting to please him.