It Is Finished!

     We talked yesterday about the world having trials and troubles, but Jesus has overcome them all. I am studying a book called “The Invisible War” with some dear friends and one of the author’s points is that, “we don’t fight FOR victory. We fight FROM victory.”

     Jesus said on the cross, “It is finished.” (John 19:30) Sins are forgiven once and for all. God sees us, as believers, through Christ’s blood. We are washed clean and we are already seated in heaven.

     Does this change our perspective on life? It should! We need not fear death. We have an all-powerful God on our side. He wants to use us for the short time we have here for His purposes. And that is life’s best. To show God’s glory. To please Him and not man.

     Paul said it this way,

“Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.” Galatians 1:10    

     Easier said than done. We do want to please people, but God must come first. Let’s try to give Him the glory in our lives today. Represent Him well. Your faith please Him.

Dear Father in heaven,

The victory over death has been won. We are seated in heaven with You forever and ever. We can never thank You enough for the gift of eternal life and the power You give us to live life from the victory. It is over!

In Jesus name,

Amen