MY FIENDS, BREAKING NEWS, IT IS FINISHED!!!

Mar. 11, 2013

MY FIENDS, BREAKING NEWS, IT IS FINISHED!!!

“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; [but our Savior came into the world that you and I] may have life, and [may have it more] abundantly. [for our Savior is ] the good shepherd; and the good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.” John 10:10-12 (NASB)

And because of His sacrifice my friends, one day soon we will receive “the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to [His faithful] on that day and not only to [us], but also to all who have longed for his appearing.” 2 Tim. 4:8 (NIV)

In addition, because of what was done for us, Satan’s demise was sealed when Christ said “it is finished!” and I can say with full assurance, nowhere in the history of mankind were three words, more applicable to our salvation.

John tells us “When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar He said, ‘it is finished!’ and He bowed His head and gave up the ghost.” But my friends, “He lives and because He lives we  can face tomorrow” as we look forward to life throughout the ceaseless ages of eternity.

And I believe, Satan and all the forces of evil were totally shocked, and amazed! At the events that took place at Calvary. How could this be they ask?

My friends, the answer is a simple one, Satan did not anticipate that the father and Son would demonstrate so passionately their Love for a wretched sinner like you and I.

So today let’s focus on the scene at Calvary, the forces of evil are pacing back and forth asking each other what is happening? They look at their leader and say; didn’t you tell us that you would “ascend above the tops of the clouds.

[And if we gave up all we had in God’s pure and holy kingdom that you would] “make yourself like the Most High.” And we would all rule for eternity.

My friends even imagine the holy angels looking over the parapets of heaven wondering what this all meant? Now keep your eyes on the Jews, Romans and the Greeks all there at Calvary and at “noon, darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon.” Mark 15:33 (NIV)

And [when] Jesus cried out with a loud voice, and yielded up His spirit….[the] veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom; and the earth shook and the rocks were split.” Matt. 27:50-51 (NASB)

And now Satan’s character was clearly revealed, he had hidden himself with duplicity and deceit up to this point, not even the holy angels understood the course he took or why.

But the plan of redemption was now complete, the character of God is revealed to all mankind and God’s love and honor is now established throughout the universe and it will continue throughout eternity.

Yes my friends, the destruction of sin and Satan was forever made certain and the redemption and salvation of man was guaranteed through God’s love and grace, but only through our faith and endurance will we ever understand what those words mean for our salvation. 

Up until this point the “old Testament prophet’s were like artist that came along and put their own unique style on the canvas of the story of redemption. One by one, they came.

And then as Christ is crucified, the final stroke is put on the canvas of this picture and now the revelation to mankind is finished! And Satan’s fate is sealed.” But we as Christians still have our responsibility.

Our mandate Comes directly from our Savior who did it all for us and so we must tell the world “it is finished!” and the more we can focus on the character and love of Christ the more we come to realize that we must follow Him all the way to Calvary.

And like Christ, we must also become humble servants to others as we go into all the world and tell everyone because “it is finished!” salvation is now yours if you believe.

So friends stay focused, remain faithful, love one another and endure till the end and never forget to STUDY&PRAY