Brittany Rust

“Now after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. And for fear of him the guards trembled and became like dead men. But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay.”⁣ Matthew‬ ‭28:1-6‬ ‭ESV‬‬

Happy Resurrection Sunday! 🙌🏼

Jesus had suffered unimaginable turmoil while on the cross. And while the physical demands were certainly intense—he even refused the wine mixed with gall, a common pain reliever at that time in order that he might feel the full weight of suffering—it was the weight of every sin that burdened him so. As he prepared to say his last words, he asked for a small drink in order that he might wet his dry throat. ⁣
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After receiving the sour wine Jesus declared, “It is finished.”⁣
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There is so much power in these 3 words. The Greek word tetelestai means “paid in full.” But Jesus wasn’t talking about his own debt that was paid—he was referring to ours. When Jesus declared those 3 words and gave himself up as an offering, he was declaring that the debt you and I owe to God was paid in full.⁣
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You see, there is absolutely nothing you and I could ever do to make us right with God. We are born into sin and live in sin. Jesus, however, became the spotless sacrificial lamb to atone for our sins. He is the only way to reconciliation with God. ONLY. There are not many paths that lead to God; there is one. And his name is Jesus.⁣
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After saying those words, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. In a voluntary move, Jesus willingly offered up himself as a ransom and sacrifice to God.⁣
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Warren Wiersbe notes, “In Luke 9:31, His death is called a ‘decease,’ which in the Greek is ‘exodus,’ suggesting the Passover lamb and the deliverance from bondage.”⁣
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Dear Reader, you could never make right the wrong you have done. And you have done wrong. Romans 3:10 states, “None is righteous, no, not one.” And so yes, you need Jesus to do what only he can do—save. And until you believe him and put your faith in him, you cannot be made right with God.⁣
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We remember today the sacrifice Christ made for you and me. He paid our debt in full! Will you trust him with your life?