It Is Finished

I had a different blog post planned for today. I had spent the week brainstorming, writing, preparing a post for this weekend. But today, when I stood in church and heard three simple words, something inside of me broke. Three words I have heard over and over again suddenly carried new weight and meaning.

It is finished.

Jesus was betrayed, beaten, and crucified on a cross. He was mocked and ridiculed. He carried the weight of our sin and shame. He became our sin and paid our debt. 

“Jesus knew that his mission was now finished, and to fulfill Scripture he said, ‘I am thirsty.’ A jar of sour wine was sitting there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put it on a hyssop branch, and held it up to his lips. When Jesus had tasted it, he said, ‘It is finished!’ Then he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.” John 19:28-30

He had completed his mission. He fulfilled every prophesy. This is a BIG deal! I mean, this is the whole story of the gospel. Because Christ died for us and rose three days later, we have the opportunity to spend eternity in Heaven. Glory to God!

It is finished.

As I heard those words sung today, tears began streaming down my face. Yes, I am thankful for the sacrifice He made. Yes, I am amazed that we serve a God who has so much love for us that He would send His only son to take my punishment. Yes, I am excited that I will be with Him in Heaven for eternity. But today, I felt so much more than that. I spent too many days carrying the weight of my sin, holding onto it like it is a lifetime obstacle that may never be overcome. But IT IS FINISHED! His death finished so many things in my life and in yours!

Your sin is finished.

Your depression is finished.

Your anxiety is finished.

Your addiction is finished

Your pain is finished.

Your old life is finished!

Jesus didn’t say “It will be finished.” His last words weren’t “It might be finished.” He said “It IS finished.” The price as already been paid. Our sin was already nailed to the cross. The curse of sin and shame that the world has carried since the garden is finished. Don’t ever forget that! We may never live the perfect lives, but we can let go of the weight of our transgressions. Don’t walk around holding tight to the weight of sin and shame. We are new creations in Christ, wrapped in mercy and grace, covered by His blood. Whatever “it” is in your life, let it go. Give it to God each day.

"Those who have been born into God's family do not make a practice of sinning, because God's life is in them. So they can't keep on sinning, because they are children of God." 1 John 3:9

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My __________ is finished. 

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