When He had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, He bowed His head and gave up His spirit. John 19:30
A statement of triumph! The long reign of sin and threat of death has ended. It is over and there is a victor.
There are three verbs in this verse. Jesus said, “It is finished.” The ending came because He allowed it. He bowed His head in one last act of acceptance, submission and worship and then He GAVE up His spirit, His life! All acts of Jesus’ own will. He alone fought this battle and won!
The crucifixion is horrendous from our perspective, but from the cross there is a vista with all eternity in view. The only way for man to have the hope and joy of what Jesus saw and knew to be fact, was through the cross. It was love’s gift!
Have a Good Friday!
Gretchen