It is Finished!

Love this saying indeed.

The Cross was the ultimate goal of Jesus’ life. He came to fulfill the will of his father. The Cross resembles his total submission, obedience and the work of redemption. On the Cross he traded our sin to be his, in other words, he who knew no sin became sin on our behalf. Hail, King of the Jews they shouted. Little did they know they crucified the one who bore their sin on the Cross. Some passed by and hurled insults at him and said “So! You who are going to destroy the temple and build it in three days, come down from the Cross and save yourself!” Others joined in and mocked, “He saved others! But he can’t save himself!” I have no doubt Jesus can set himself free considering all powers and authorities belong to him, but I have no doubt also that Jesus chose to surrender to the will of his father. So one man lived his life for the sake of the world; one man died the death that no one could ever qualify or to replace. A far-reaching debt no one could ever pay, he paid with his life. A fallen world, a risen King.

Once for all, bringing the good work to completion. Someday we will rise and be lifted with glory, for those who put their trust in Jesus. Someday many will fall in eternal agony, names craved on the hell gate. On that day, when wealth, fame, power, appearance and success have no say of a person’s status. On that day, a Prime Minister and a beggar have no difference. On that day, ultimate justice will be upheld. Either way, up or down. But today, we can choose, before it’s too late.

Jesus knows his goal in life. He knows where he is heading. He knows his mission on earth. He knows his father’s heart. What about us?

“It is finished” is never an acceptance of defeat, it is the greatest shout of VICTORY in human’s history!