Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Heb 4:16
"The perfect satisfaction of the Father with Christ's work for His people so that Christ could say, 'It is finished,' is a ground of solid comfort to His Church forevermore! Dear Friends, once more, take comfort from this, 'It is finished,' for the redemption of Christ's Church is perfected!
There is not another penny to be paid for her full release. There is no mortgage upon Christ's inheritance. Those whom He bought with blood are forever clear of all charges, paid for to the utmost! There was a handwriting of ordinances against us, but Christ has taken it away, He has nailed it to His Cross.
'It is finished,' finished forever. All those overwhelming debts which would have sunk us to the lowest Hell have been discharged—and they who believe in Christ may appear with boldness even before the Throne of God, itself.
'It is finished.' What comfort there is in this glorious Truth of God! And I think that we may say to the Church of God that when Jesus said, 'It is finished,' her ultimate triumph was secured. 'Finished!' By that one Word He declared that He had broken the head of the old dragon.
By His death Jesus has routed the hosts of darkness and crushed the rising hopes of Hell.
We have this sure Word of promise to encourage us, 'The God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly' Surely, 'It is finished,' sounds like the trumpet of victory! Let us have faith to claim that victory through the blood of the Lamb!
-Spurgeon
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"It has begun" could also accurately be said. Jubilee has come, the debt has been paid, we can return to the promised land of our ancestors as freedmen and women...and work the land for The Master of the Vineyard. May He find us faithful upon His return!
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