It is accomplished!

It is accomplished!

“It is accomplished;’ and bowing his head he gave up his spirit.” (John 19:30)

Jesus has accomplished his mission as Savior and Redeemer. "It is accomplished" is a statement that can be made at the end of a job not at the beginning or the middle. Jesus is conscious that he has done everything that is expected of him by his Father. His Father has a plan for his earthly life. The main points of this plan had been foretold by the prophets. High on the agenda is the cross. In obedience to his Father’s will, Jesus had followed this plan meticulously.

What does “It is accomplished” mean to me? It means that Jesus, as my Lord, Savior and Redeemer has done everything necessary for my salvation on Calvary. If he has done everything for me, what am I expected to do? I must believe in him and believe in his word, “It is accomplished.” Just as Jesus followed his Father’s plan for his life, I too will search for that plan for my life and follow it.

One thing is certain: Just as the Father had a plan for the earthly life of Jesus, so he has for my life. I believe that the plan for me is to know Jesus well and communicate him. The cross is embedded in every mission. Where is the cross in my mission? Wherever it is, I must embrace it. Since the basis of my success is to accept the salvation offered to me by Jesus on the cross, I am confident that his grace will be there to help me realize God’s plan for my life. Help me Jesus.