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.
Without truly knowing who Christ is and why He came, many believers continue to live like unbelievers—still bound by guilt, shame, scars, and failures from the past.
Unable to enjoy the blessings of salvation, their hearts and minds become consumed by the things of the world: “the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life” (1 John 2:16).
Without understanding God’s plan for their lives, they struggle to overcome life’s problems and challenges. They wander aimlessly, unknowingly running errands for the world and for the devil, the enemy of God.
But Jesus declared on the cross, “It is finished.” What was finished? The power of Satan, curses, sin, and hell. How did He finish it? Through His death on the cross and His resurrection from the dead.
As the True King, Jesus destroyed the works of the devil. As the True Priest, He broke the power of the curse brought by original sin. As the True Prophet, He opened the way from the background of hell to the living God. That is why Jesus is the Christ—the complete and eternal solution to mankind’s fundamental problems.
Scripture says that everyone who believes Jesus is the Christ is born of God (1 John 5:1). You no longer have to live like an orphan. Through Jesus, your True Prophet, God has brought you home and restored your identity and authority as His child.
God has already blessed you with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms in Christ (Ephesians 1:3–14). In Him there is rest, peace, joy, hope, and abundance. Your Father delights in you.
So approach His throne with confidence and enjoy His presence. Because you are a child of God, you do not need to live in fear or anxiety about your life. Stop praying like a beggar. Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness (Matthew 6:33).
Are you still struggling with the wounds and sins of the past? Then meet Jesus, your True Priest, at Calvary—the One who loved you and gave Himself for you, the One who cut away your sinful nature through His sacrifice.
At Calvary, Jesus endured unspeakable suffering to set you free from the law of sin and death (Romans 8:2). He fulfilled every requirement of the law. Therefore, there is now no condemnation, guilt, or shame for those who are in Christ.
The blood of Christ changed everything. Through His blood, God canceled every charge against you and remembers your sins no more. Because Jesus died on the cross, you have become the righteousness of God in Him (2 Corinthians 5:21). You have been justified, and God now sees you as holy and blameless.
Your old self was crucified with Christ. Therefore, do not live according to your feelings, failures, or human standards. Do not let anything hold you captive. Hold firmly to who God says you are.
In your spiritual battles, rely on Jesus, your True King, who destroyed the devil, the one who held the power of death (Hebrews 2:14). When you stand in this assurance, you will overcome the accuser by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of your testimony (Revelation 12:11).
The devil’s purpose is only to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10). He deceives the whole world and continually accuses God’s people. Knowing his time is short, he seeks to spread as much fear, confusion, and destruction as possible.
Therefore, put on the full armor of God and stand firm in Christ. Do not be shaken. Continually apply the blood of the Lamb over yourself, your family, and your community in prayer.
God has already given you everything necessary to overcome the schemes of the devil: truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, and the Word of God (Ephesians 6:10–17).
Always remain spiritually alert. Do not lower your guard. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you (James 4:7). Do not grow discouraged or weary, for the God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet (Romans 16:20).
God has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. You are a new creation in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17). Jesus Christ finished everything on the cross. Therefore, God calls you to forget the former things and no longer dwell on the past. He desires to begin new things in your life.
God is able to do the impossible—“making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland” (Isaiah 43:18–19). He can turn even your scars, failures, and suffering into testimonies of His grace. He will fill you with His power and use your life to save others.
Prayer. Lord Jesus, You declared on the cross that everything was finished. Help me stand firmly on this covenant and boldly proclaim the message of the cross to those living in darkness. In Your mighty name, Amen.