Wordfortheweek Week 52 #Finished

He said, “It is finished!” John 19:30 NKJV 

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Whenever I completed a task, there was always a sense of satisfaction that it was done and over with. Thank goodness! Depending on what the task was, it was either I wanted to do it again or never again.

It is finished - finito, ended, completed and full stop. There is something about finished, that brings to mind an end of something and then a beginning of something else. 

 

There are some ends that brings sadness, sorrow, tears or even fear. An example could be a divorce; the end of a marriage. Likewise, there are other endings that brings joy and joyous anticipation of the thereafter. An example the beginning of a marriage. Depending on the situation or circumstance of what finished, that ending could bring opportunity for a new beginning.

 

Year 2020 was one that this generation will never forget. It is a year many people would not want to live over again. I am glad that it is finished on the 31^st of December at 23:59:59. I have not heard anyone who is sad to see the end of year 2020. A year that is already inscribed in history for the shifts it effected in the world.

 

Nevertheless, when there is an end, as long as there is life there is hope for a beginning. This beginning for us will be one of opportunities. Old things have passed away, and all things are made new. This year will take with it all the sadness, sorrow, pains, loss and hopelessness.

 

When Yeshua Christ shouted, ‘it is finished’ on the cross of calvary, he breath his last. His death brought the end of the old order of things, the separation of man from his God. His death opened a new chapter of reconciliation between man and his God. The beginning of a relationship that makes us sons and co-heir with Christ of the inheritance of the Kingdom of God. A relationship that gives us the right to call out, “Abba Father”. Who wants to go back to the before? Never!

 

As we say goodbye to 2020, let us look forward to 2021 with great hope. Let us shape this new beginning with faith, hope and love in and through Christ Jesus. He is the only One who holds our tomorrow. And our tomorrow will be alright because our trust is in Him.

 

2020, it is finished!

 

#Prayerfortheweek

Almighty Father, thank You for the gift of my salvation. Thank you for preserving my life up to this moment. Thank you for seeing me through this year with mercy, kindness, goodness and favour. May I keep my eyes and heart on You in the new year. Help me to do Your perfect will. In the name of Yeshua I pray. Amen.

I pray that this inspire you to reflect on your relationship with Elohim and be determined to be more and do more for Him each day. 

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