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| April 12, 2001 |
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| I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do." John 17:4 In this verse the Lord Jesus is handing in His final report to the Father. He hasn't died on the cross yet; but, as far as God is concerned, He speaks of things which are not as if they are. Future tense for God is just as accurate as past tense. Our Lord Jesus is going to the cross to die and the will rise again. On the cross, He said, "It is finished" (John 19:30). That means our redemption was finished. He has done everything that was necessary. We can put a period there. We cannot add a thing to His finished work. Therefore, the gospel of salvation is not what God is asking you to do, but what God telling you that He has already done for you. It is your response to that which saves you. What is your final report that you will hand in to God going to be like? Think on this! May God Bless you today and all days as you rejoice in His wonderful name! <J><E><>S><U><S>< <S><A><V><E><S>< |