It Is Finished

The multitude following Jesus was spellbound. He spoke in a manner they had never heard. For example:

"Before Abraham was I am...", John 8:58.  --  "I and my father are one.", John 10:30. -- "...he that hath seen me hath seen the father...", John 14:9.  --  "...I will come again, and receive you unto myself...", John 14:1-3.   --  "Verily, Verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath ever lasting life.", John 6:47.   --  “It is finished.”John 19:30.

These theological statements are absolutely necessary in our understanding of who Jesus Christ really is.  “It is finished.” (I believe) are the greatest words Jesus ever uttered.

John 19:30 When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, “ It is finished.” and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.

Because "It is finished", you and I can enjoy salvation through the blood of Jesus without having to fear that our works aren't good enough.

Because “It is finished”,  we can enjoy fellowship with the Father, knowing He will accept us because we have accepted His Son. Only believe.

Tribulation, Patience, And Hope

When bad times come, it’s good to know we  have the precious Holy Spirit in us to guide us, to teach us, to constantly remind us of the awesome love of God for His children.

He makes our earthly journey bearable and  the destination believable. If we will but learn to rest in the Spirit of God, He has the power to keep our hearts in perfect peace. The Apostle Paul understood this best.

Romans 5:3-5  And not only so,  but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;   And patience, experience; and experience, hope:  And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.

As God carries us through difficult times, we can rest in the deep settled knowledge that He is in control. We have hope for the next trial.

That Precious Place

If you enjoy your salvation and walk in the light of the Lord, you don’t have to be afraid of anybody.

God strengthens and provides a place of safety for His own, especially those who trust Him. David knew that special place.

Psalm 27:1 The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

When God’s people abide in that precious place, we possess assurance that the rest of the world knows nothing about.  We don’t have to fear. The Lord promises that He will never leave us. God is good.

Let's Praise God

When everything is said and done, we find that concerning God it’s never all said and done.

He's always going somewhere great and doing something big.  As long as there is a God, there will be a reason to praise His great Name.

Psalm 136:26. O give thanks unto the God of heaven: for his mercy endureth for ever.

God knows when to come and wrap His arms around our lives.  He knows when to whisper sweet peace to our soul. We should praise Him.

Since I'm far from perfect, I praise Him for His never ending mercy.