Embracing The Finished Work

Have you ever thought about what "it is finished" really means? It's a phrase that holds the weight of freedom and a promise of new life. When Jesus uttered these words, "It is finished," He wasn't just concluding a painful experience on the cross; He was announcing the fulfillment of a mission that changed the world (John 19:30).

So, what does this mean for us? It means that the struggle to overcome sin isn't a battle we fight alone or in vain. We aren't just searching for freedom; we have been set free! Wondering how this is possible? It's through faith, my friends. Faith that believes in the power of Jesus' sacrifice, which has already freed us from sin's grip and healed us by His wounds (1 Peter 2:24). We've been lifted from darkness and seated with Him in the heavenly realms (Ephesians 2:6). Isn't it amazing that we don't have to beg God for what He has freely given? We simply have to receive it.

But wait, there's another side to this coin. James 1:15 tells us that when sin is "it is finished," it brings forth death. This doesn't mean an immediate physical death, but it speaks of the decay and destruction that sin can cause in our lives—confusion, loss, and sickness. It's a stark contrast to the life Jesus offers.

Here's the deal: knowing we're free from sin's power is one thing, but living like it is another. How do we make sure we live in the victory of the cross and not in the defeat of sin? We exercise our dominion. We grab hold of God's grace in every situation and stand firm in the truth that the power of His resurrection is far greater than any sin in the world.

In conclusion, we've got to live out the "it is finished" of the cross, not the "it is finished" of sin. So, what's it going to be for you? Will you walk in the finished work of the cross, accessing His grace and living in His victory? The choice is yours, and the power to choose is a gift from the cross. Embrace it. It is finished, indeed.