John 19:30 ~ So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished!” And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit.
The redemptive sacrifice to bear the sins of the world is finished. The debt has been paid off. Tetelestai: it is finished.
Those who are defeated go out with a whimper, but the victor announces his victory loudly and broadly: "It is finished!" The victory shout of Jesus echoed across the small flat hilltop and to the world beyond. It is finished!
It is a cry of accomplishment, but it is also an announcement of obedience fulfilled. This shout began in the painful will of the Father: the cup, the suffering, the cross. "It is finished" announces the full obedience of the One who, though equal with
God. An excerpt from R Wilson
What about you? If you are not saved yet, put your faith in His finished work now! Time is running out. Jesus is coming.
Dear God, I know that I am a sinner and that I deserve to go to hell. I believe that Jesus Christ died on the cross for my sins. I receive Him as my Lord and personal Savior. I promise to serve You to the best of my ability. Please save me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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