Three simple words, "It is finished." Three simple words can have so many connotations. I may be finished reading a book, doing the dishes, eating a wonderful meal, exercising, the list is never ending. Ahhh, never ending, there's the key word.
When Jesus died on the cross, he uttered three simple words," It is finished." Pastor had a wonderful Lenten service addressing this seemingly simple statement. Was Jesus referring to his earthly life being finished? His pain and horrific suffering, being finished? No, he was stating that death because of SIN was finished. He was stating that our fear of death was finished. With HIS death, we now have forgiveness for our sins and have won never ending life. We no longer have to fear hell, never ending pain, suffering and torture. Jesus willingly paid our price. We are so undeserving of this glorious gift. Thank you JESUS, "It is finished".....
On this appropriately gloomy and rainy Good Friday, I leave you with a few videos. They need no explanation.....
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Debra..your post was a blessing to me. I am always so overcome with emotions when I read about our Lord's crucifixion or see depictions of it. We are so loved.
I appreciated the piece you wrote, titled
"It is finished..."
Very insightful, and touching.
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