F I N I S H I N G

John 19:30

Who is the best player you’ve ever seen at finishing a play?  Who is best at finishing the season with strength and charging into the playoffs?  Jesus knew some things about finishing well also.

We read about it in John’s Gospel at chapter 19 and verse 30.  It says, “So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, ‘It is finished!’  And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit.”

Here’s a list of good finishers:  Joe Montana with the football and less than 2 minutes to play… he could finish.  Michael Jordan taking a shot for the Bulls at he buzzer… he could finish.  Michael Johnson sprinting to the line in the Olympic 400 meters… he could finish.  Jesus was a better finisher than any of these.

He’s about to die on the cross and He loudly exclaims, “It is finished!”  He had accomplished all that He had come to do.  He had finished 100% of His life goals.

Let’s be like Jesus and finish well in today’s competition.  Let’s not let up or give in until the absolute last play of the game is complete.  We will honor both our team and the Lord with such play.

Bible Reading Plan:
John 11:17-37
I John 3:19-24