Is It Finished?

When Jesus… said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost. (John 19:30)

When Jesus said "It is finished" on the cross, He was only talking about His part. As Christians we somehow have gotten to the point where we think that the saving part done a long time ago is all there is to it. Jesus took care of that completely at Calvary. We have forgotten that after Salvation comes the real work.....for us. Although we don't work our way to Heaven (Eph 2:8-9), we are commanded to work (Matt 28:18-20). When was the last time we actually worked, with effort, for God? Oh sure, we go to church at the appointed times. We may even go for special services every once in awhile. We might even visit someone in the hospital. But when was the last time we really worked for God? It might surprise you to find out that the word "work" is not just a place we go (noun), but an action we do (verb). God's business was never meant to be taken care of by a paid staff. It was meant to be tended to by His people out of love for Him. It IS our "reasonable service". Be of good cheer; "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." Rom 10:13). But be prepared to exercise the love He places in our heart and do a little work.....for Him.