Jeremiah 23, 25; John 19

"It is finished!"

John continues testifying to the fact that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, by clearly writing the details surrounding the death of our savior, Jesus of Nazareth, linking Old Testament scriptures that prophesied of the death of the Messiah to Jesus. Jesus is the Messiah, the Christ, the Anointed one.

God's master plan of redemption came to its climax on that cross at Calvary. Jesus, recognizing that the purpose for His coming to earth as a man had been achieved, said 'It is finished!' Nothing and no one could interfere with God's plan. Isn't it wonderful to know that even though the Lord allows us to have free will He still does not allow us to change His. Thy Kingdom come Thy will be done!

It IS finished, we need not work for our redemption, but we do need to believe so that we may have life in His name. It's time that we allow God to be God and simply follow Him as He leads us. We are to be fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ. That can only be true for us as we commit our lives to Him. Yes, I said commit. Some fear commitment but that's the only way to truly become His. The demons believe in Jesus but are not committed to Him. Are you committed? I hope so, if not make that choice today.

Following Jesus Christ,

Pastor Juan

Next Reading: Jeremiah 26, 35, 36; John 20