But I have a baptism to undergo, and how it consumes me until it is finished!
Luke 12:50
Jesus is of course not referring to water baptism at all here. Instead, He is talking about His upcoming death, burial, and resurrection. He Who had been for all eternity was to experience death, and be baptized into new life.
It is easy for us to forget that upon His ascension Jesus did not cease to have a human form. The first advent, the first Christmas, we see the incarnation, which is a permanent condition. But, through the baptism into life, Jesus, though actually human, is as eternal as He ever was.
Jesus was looking forward to this event. He anticipated the victory. The plan of the Godhead would in many ways consumate in the cross and resurrection. He constantly thought of it during His time here on earth.
Heavenly Father, You are The One this is all about. All glory to You by Christ through the Spirit! Your plan, Almighty God, is so perfect! We look forward to the future in which Christ will complete the plan by the power of what He has already finished. In the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.