John 5:17
My savior never stops work on the behalf of fallen mankind. He is ever pursuing, ever drawing, ever directing, and ever loving each and every one of us. His work on the cross was not finished in the sense that He has done all He could do or would for us – not at all!* We now have a high priest interceding for us at the throne of redemption. He never stops loving, caring and calling! He is never weary or heavy laden. He is never too busy or too far (Psalm 145:18, Jeremiah 33:3). The entire Godhead (Father, Son & Holy Spirit) are always working on behalf of each life on earth – personally, redeeming them to the kingdom of God. God wants NO ONE to perish but all to come to eternal life! (2 Peter 3:19) So He will never stop working, loving and drawing us back to him! ( Hebrews 13:5)
*Caveat:
When the Lord Jesus Christ spoke his final words upon the cross, these were not words of defeat but words of victory He did not say, I’m finished, but, It is finished. These were words of victory! Victory for Christ and victory for all who choose to know Him as Savior. I do not believe these words were whispered - they were shouted!
"It is finished!" The purpose of His hour has been completed,
and the consequences of His work are enduring.
• Christ's work of suffering is now done.
• His physical life on earth was finished
• It meant His work on earth was finished. Jesus has completed the work God has sent Him to do on this earth (John 4:34).
