Seven Cries from the Cross: The Cry of Victory

“It is Finished.” John 19:30 “When He had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, He bowed His head and gave up His spirit. Jesus knew He was suffering the crucifixion for a purpose. Earlier Jesus had said "No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This command I received from my Father." (John 10:18) These three words are packed with meaning beyond measure. What was finished here was not only Christ's earthly life, not only His suffering and His dying, but the payment for sin (the very purpose He came to earth) was finished. His final act of obedience was complete. The Scriptures had been fulfilled and the great exchange of our sin for His holiness was made possible. What remains unfinished in your life? Have you received the gift of Christ’s finished work upon the cross? Are you living in this victory in Christ? In what ways do you need to appropriate the Gospel- Christ’s finished work on the cross- in your life during this season (justification, reconciliation, sanctification)?