Finishing a project is never easy but my how pride rises up within you as you step back and look at the finished results. All the struggles and time required to get it just right have now come to a stop as you breathe a sigh of relief, knowing the end result is exactly as you desired. Now you smile with a sense of 'bragging rights', as you set out to show off your finished product and begin telling everyone about this great accomplishment. You may even feel such pride that you shout aloud, "It's finished!" feeling such a sense of satisfaction from deep within!
I wonder how Jesus felt knowing He had just completed His very Special project decided between the Godhead before He came into the world. A very special project that would take All His time and All His effort; All His energy and even His very own sweat and life-blood to get it accomplished! But He knew this project was so needed He endured the struggles and pain required for others to enjoy the fruits of His labor, as He cried aloud, "It Is Finished!"
"It is Finished" Jesus final words from the cross that have brought about such a change in the hearts and lives of so many! Having completed everything required for mankind to be redeemed, once and for all time sake, Jesus had finished this part of the Godhead's project for Salvation's Plan. Oh but it wasn't completely finished by His death on the cross because it was eternally necessary for His resurrection and ascension back to the Father so Holy Spirit could dwell within each follower as a helpmeet in all our ways.
This Special Project of Salvation's Plan with Eternal Life for all mankind has been completed and our sin-debt paid in Full by the works of Christ Jesus. Mankind has only to believe, repent of their sins, and receive Jesus as their Lord and Saviour to receive this free gift to all, Jesus finished all that was required for us to be accepted into His glorious kingdom of God so let's share this "Good News" with those we encounter and bring Joy to Heaven over that one soul (Luke 15:7) who is brought to repentance; and if one brings such joy what about two - or three - or countless others?!
Enjoy a day of joyous celebration, dear friends, and let's make the heavens ring. God loves you and so do I~~~
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