SEVEN SAYINGS ON THE CROSS PART 6

READING ASSIGNMENT: 1 Samuel 15-17


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


In this sixth lesson from the cross, we see that the most important thing in life is to complete God's will for your life. The goal is to get to the end, as Jesus did and boldly declare that you have finished the mission that you are assigned to while on the earth.


Jesus "gave up the ghost" or died, according to his own time and pleasure. Unlike us, Jesus' life was in his own hands. Yet, he refused to depart this world until he had accomplished the purpose for which God had sent him. He endured the cross and cruel mocking until his business on earth was completed.


The apostle Paul said, "I am ready to be offered up" 2 Timothy 4:6. Why? Because Paul says, "I have finished my course" (7). Not until he had finished all that God had for him was he ready to die.


Whether young or old, rich or poor, the most important thing in your life is to know and do God will so that you can say like Jesus, "it is Finished."


FAITH CONFESSION: Father I am committed to knowing as well as completing the assignment that you have entrusted into my life. I will stay focused on the call on my life until the day that I leave this body and am looking at You, face to face, In Jesus' name, Amen!