Monday – Gospel
Reading – John 19
Highlight Verse:
“When Jesus had tasted it, he said, “It is finished!” Then he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.”
John 19:30 NLT
“¡Todo se ha cumplido!” in Spanish (in honor of Cinco de Mayo).
“Tetelestai” (τετελεσται) in Greek.
“It is finished!”
The original Greek word implies an action that has been completed but has lasting effects.
In that moment, on the cross, the work for our salvation was completed.
No more work is needed. It is complete.
You don’t have to make sacrifices, do good works, or complete religious acts to be saved.
You don’t even have to behave.
It is finished!
Of course, there are good reasons to live a righteous life including gratitude to God and the positive effects it will have on your life.
Also, turning from sin and doing good things are usually the first evidence that you have accepted that salvation.
But your salvation is a done deal. All you need to do is accept it.
Does that make you breathe a sigh of relief?
Are you tempted to do good deeds out of guilt or duty? Have you tried doing good things just for the joy of it?
Walk in the Light 