There is something deeply human about unfinished things. Unfinished conversations. Unfinished dreams. Unfinished healing. We carry these loose ends in our hearts, often wondering if they will ever be resolved.
Then we come to the cross.
In one of His final breaths, Jesus speaks not of defeat, but of completion: “It is finished.” Not partially done. Not almost complete. Fully, finally, eternally finished.
Every sin—finished.
Every debt—paid.
Every barrier between humanity and God—removed.
And yet, what is most striking is how this moment holds both suffering and victory together. Jesus is thirsty, wounded, and dying—yet at the same time, He is accomplishing the greatest victory in history.
This changes how we see our own lives.
Because we often live as if everything depends on us—our effort, our performance, our ability to get it all right. But the cross reminds us: the most important work has already been done.
We are not striving toward acceptance—we are living from it.
We are not working for love—we are responding to it.
We are not trying to finish what Jesus started—He already finished it.
And because of that, even our unfinished lives are held within His finished work.
So today, whatever feels incomplete in your life—healing, answers, direction—bring it to the One who declared completion in the middle of suffering.
Because the same Jesus who said “It is finished” also holds your story.
And He is not finished with you.
Closing Prayer Lord Jesus, thank You for finishing what we could never complete. In our striving, teach us to rest. In our pain, remind us You understand. In our uncertainty, help us trust Your perfect plan. May we live each day in the freedom of Your finished work. Amen.
Wishing you a blessed Holy Week!—Pastor TJ
Listen to recent sermons by Dr. TJ Jenney YouTube & YouTube
Podcast on Spotify: Inspire Messages
http://inspiresundaymessages.blogspot.com
Then we come to the cross.
In one of His final breaths, Jesus speaks not of defeat, but of completion: “It is finished.” Not partially done. Not almost complete. Fully, finally, eternally finished.
Every sin—finished.
Every debt—paid.
Every barrier between humanity and God—removed.
And yet, what is most striking is how this moment holds both suffering and victory together. Jesus is thirsty, wounded, and dying—yet at the same time, He is accomplishing the greatest victory in history.
This changes how we see our own lives.
Because we often live as if everything depends on us—our effort, our performance, our ability to get it all right. But the cross reminds us: the most important work has already been done.
We are not striving toward acceptance—we are living from it.
We are not working for love—we are responding to it.
We are not trying to finish what Jesus started—He already finished it.
And because of that, even our unfinished lives are held within His finished work.
So today, whatever feels incomplete in your life—healing, answers, direction—bring it to the One who declared completion in the middle of suffering.
Because the same Jesus who said “It is finished” also holds your story.
And He is not finished with you.
Closing Prayer Lord Jesus, thank You for finishing what we could never complete. In our striving, teach us to rest. In our pain, remind us You understand. In our uncertainty, help us trust Your perfect plan. May we live each day in the freedom of Your finished work. Amen.
Wishing you a blessed Holy Week!—Pastor TJ
Listen to recent sermons by Dr. TJ Jenney YouTube & YouTube
Podcast on Spotify: Inspire Messages
http://inspiresundaymessages.blogspot.com
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