The Finished

A completed task is usually met with great satisfaction: the end of a work week, a closet re-organized, labor and delivery of a newborn, a new set of shocks installed.  Showered, clean clothes, a glass of iced tea, and finally seated, we can say “Done-done” … in the words of our sweet grandson Caleb!

 

The Apostle John penned [perhaps] the greatest words ever spoken: “’It is finished,’ and He bowed His head and gave up His spirit.” (John 19:30b, ESV).  Jesus did  not declare a finished work of temporal but eternal significance.  Less than forty-eight hours earlier, Jesus prayed to His Father that the task before Him be removed.  His words, “not my will but Thine” reveal not only obedience but commitment to complete Redemption’s work.  Bearing the full weight of man’s sin, Jesus finished that which He was sent to do!  What a Servant!  What a Friend!  What a Savior!  Let us Celebrate the Finished!