An Assignment Fulfilled

John 19:30

"...Jesus said, "it is finished." With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit."

Jesus went to the cross so that we might be redeemed and restored to true fellowship with the Father. Without his willingness, love and sacrifice, we would be lost.

He endured suffering He didn't deserve. He was mocked, beaten, and treated like a criminal--for our sake. As we reflect on His life, ministry and purpose, we can rejoice. It was love that came to conquer sin, and it was love that redeemed us from the clutches of darkness.

By declaring, "It is finished" Jesus destroyed every plan of the enemy. We received our salvation in full. We received healing, freedom, hope and a new life when he declared it.

What great love! We too can boldly declare, "It is finished," when we are reminded of past sins, overcome with fear, or feel that all hope is lost. We can remember the sacrifice of Jesus and all He has done for us, and cry out, "It is finished" With this, we rightfully place Him back on the throne of our hearts as the reigning King, silencing and dethroning every thought and spirit that says otherwise.

What Jesus did was an unmatched act of love. If you ever doubt His love for you, remember the cross and the suffering He endured--while you were yet a sinner.

At the cross, Jesus bore our sin and shame. He gave everything so we could be free. Today is not just somber--it is sacred.

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Follow the Leader

John 13:14-15 (NLT)

“And since I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash each other’s feet. I have given you an example to follow. Do as I have done to you.”

Before Jesus sat down to break bread with His disciples, He humbly and lovingly washed their feet. By this example, Jesus made it clear that humility and service are essential when ministering to others.

Imagine washing the feet of your betrayer—yet Jesus, knowing the truth, washed Judas’s feet just as He did the others’.

Jesus, being fully God and fully man, modeled the attitude and behavior of a servant. From the very beginning, He knew His purpose and the challenges he would face. Despite the criticism and jealousy of the Sadducees and Pharisees, Jesus never stopped being a servant.

Everything Jesus did while walking the earth was in obedience to the will of His Father—bringing salvation to humanity and leaving us a model for how we ought to live.

Knowing his hour was near, Jesus still took the time serve and teach a powerful lesson to His disciples. His act of washing their feet was a lasting reminder to remain humble and do the work that pleases God. True leadership is found in servant hood. The world may equate greatness with power, but Jesus redefined it through humility, service and love.

Reflection:

Jesus’ willingness to serve, even in the face of betrayal and impending suffering, challenges us to examine our own hearts. Are we willing to serve those who have wronged us? Are we humble enough to lay aside pride and pick up the towel, following the example of Christ?

Prayer

Lord Jesus, thank You for showing us what it truly means to serve. Help us to walk in humility, loving others with the same grace and compassion You’ve shown us. Teach us to follow Your example, even when it’s uncomfortable or difficult. Give us the heart of a servant, ready to do the work that honors You and reflects Your love. May we never forget that greatness in Your kingdom begins with a willing heart and a servant’s hands. In Jesus’ name Amen

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A Quiet Betrayal

Matthew 26:14-16

"14 Then one of the Twelve—the one called Judas Iscariot—went to the chief priests 15 and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I deliver him over to you?” So they counted out for him thirty pieces of silver. 16 From then on, Judas watched for an opportunity to hand him over.

Leading up to the most important moment in human history, Jesus was betrayed. Many have debated Judas's actions and questioned why he chose to turn against Jesus. Was it just for the money, or had he stopped believing in Jesus and His divine mission?

It was never recorded that Judas had a heart-to-heart with Jesus to express any concerns or donuts. Sadly, his heart turned in the wrong direction, opening the door for the enemy to enter. Despite all he had witnessed--the miracles, the teachings, the love--it didn't matter in that moment.

In silence, betrayal was plotted. The disciples had no idea that someone they walked with daily could commit such a disgraceful act. Judas's loyalty and trust were ultimately misplaced. Yet, Jesus's love for Judas never wavered, even though He knew Judas would betray Him--for thirty pieces of silver and a kiss.

Sometimes, we, too, commit acts that go against our Faith. This happens when we choose comfort, pride, or idolization of what we have acquired over Him. But thank God for His grace--it remains unmatched and covers a multitude of our sins.

We all fall short at some point in our walk. Our responsibility is to go to our Father, repent, and turn from those sinful actions. Jesus longs for us to come to Him, to lay down our burdens, fears, and anxieties so He can speak words of life over us.

As we reflect on Jesus's love, Let's remember that nothing is worth losing—our peace or silencing the Word that anchors our souls.

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