It is Finished

“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, He said, ‘It is finished:’ and He bowed His head, and gave up the ghost.” (John 19:30)

Today is Friday, known as Good Friday of Holy Week. It is the day observed by many Christians worldwide as the day of Christ’s crucifixion, death and burial. Many of us believe Wednesday is the day of His crucifixion. There is not space here to explain why we believe that. Whatever the day, Jesus died a horrible death on a Roman cross just outside the city of Jerusalem.

On each side of our Savior on similar crosses there was a thief being crucified. The Bible says that Jesus was numbered with the transgressors. One of the thieves asked Jesus to remember him. The Lord said, “Today shalt thou be with me in paradise.” The other thief scornfully rejected the Only Savior.

The Bible points out that Jesus took the place of a man named Barabbas, who was a robber and murderer, whom the officials let go free. You probably have not committed murder, but you and I are sinners. Just as Christ took the place of Barabbas so also He took my place and yours to pay for sins He did not commit. He is worthy of your acceptance, trust and worship.