Sixth Word

                                                            

6

Tetelestai

"It is Finished."

Deliverance came. His earthly life, suffering in payment for sin. To buy back the world—His reason on earth. A final act of obedience. Complete. Friends in the Garden of Eden, Woman and Serpent, Breaking the bond between us.

Done. His soul for an offering - Christ begets the fruit of his work - his seed, Christ in Christians, a new day, a new race. No strangers to the promise, now Pilgrims on earth.

Done. In Death, he conquered. Therefore God rewards him a portion with the Great. Not Emperors, not Kings nor Queens but the fruit of his work. Christ shares his reward with the Strong - those who dare walk his walk. In Him we are the Strong.

Done. Quarantined Transgression - Our inbred evil, Contained and Withheld. The consequence of sin, Impaled to the cross with nails. Immediately orders Satan - Stop your accusations! The Lord of Darkness has been served, Cease and Desist. Do. Not. Touch. Them.

Done. A friendship broken with One bite of the fruit. One man fells the race. One Man restores. An Injured God Appeased. Reconciliation - Absolved from all charges, we are forgiven. When God sees us, He sees Jesus.

Done. Though we struggle, we are tempted. When we fail, He makes intercession. Defending our honor, with the Sword of his Word, He carries a shield when the enemy comes. Positioned beside us in Heavenly court, Indignant with Satan, again we've been sentenced. Over and over, Jesus trades places. In Holy Tribunal, He enters his plea. The Debt has been paid. Our case is Dismissed.

Done. Spoiled principalities and powers. Done. Made a shew of them openly. Done.Triumphed over evil. Done.