Accomplished

What came to mind while I read these scriptures is what it means to be finished. In President's Uchtdorf's talk from last conference "Two Principles for Any Economy", he said

Now, a word to us seasoned brethren: retirement is not part of the Lord’s plan of happiness. There is no sabbatical or retirement program from priesthood responsibilities—regardless of age or physical capacity. While the phrase “been there, done that” may work as an excuse to avoid skateboarding, decline the invitation for a motorbike ride, or bypass the spicy curry at the buffet, it is not an acceptable excuse for avoiding covenant responsibilities to consecrate our time, talents, and resources in the work of the kingdom of God.

There may be those who, after many years of Church service, believe they are entitled to a period of rest while others pull the weight. To put it bluntly, brethren, this sort of thinking is unworthy of a disciple of Christ. A great part of our work on this earth is to endure joyfully to the end—every day of our life.

I think that we never are finished, and this is why. In these four verses on "accomplished" - they only spoke of one task that was accomplished - the Atonement. When Christ looked to Heaven and said "It is finished" - He knew what he was talking about. This lack of mention of other tasks, along with a modern prophet's words, alludes to the fact that we may reach check point and we may complete a job good enough for our standards - but for the things that are really important our work is never done.