the New Testament hints at a causal connection between the words “I have prayed for you” and “when you turn.” Jesus is our Great High Priest who, upon His ascension, sat down at the right hand of God. There, He lives to make intercession for His people. Our greatest consolation when it comes to our eternal security comes from the full assurance of the present work of Christ on our behalf. When Jesus died on the cross, He cried out, “It is finished” (John 19:30). His atoning death purchased redemption
