Victory at Calvary

V for Victory-The Center of Calvary

Each year at this time we begin to look once again about the sacrifice that was made for us on Calvary. I often look at the suffering of Jesus and wonder if I had been there, what side would I have taken. We must recognize that those taking part in the killing of Jesus could not see the big picture and therefore, they had only the present circumstances for which to make a decision.

One of the things they did not realize was that the greatest victory for us in all of history was won at Calvary. Victory for all mankind was won at Calvary. Our sins were taken to the cross and Jesus provided a way for us to be free from the chains of sin and death. “Mercy there was great, and grace was free; Pardon there was multiplied to me; There my burdened soul found liberty; At Calvary.” [1]

To the followers of Jesus, this was a dark day! They had no hope; they had nothing to look forward to; it was the darkest day possible for them. But to us, we look at the sacrifice on Calvary through the eyes of Easter! Because of this, we have new life and new hope in Christ.

This new hope is available to all who believe on His Name.

Here’s a poem written by my wife Betty Lewis and it really says it all!

IT IS FINISHED!

Veil torn asunder
Earth groaned thunder
IT is finished!
Covenant superseded
Grace interceded
IT is finished!
Perfect sacrifice
Final blood price
IT is finished!
Sin debt paid
God's love displayed
IT is finished!
Grave defeated
Resurrection completed
IT is finished!
Manger to Grave
Sinless life gave
IT is finished!
Prophesies complete
Returned to His Seat
IT is finished!
Faith abounding
Grace astounding
IT is finished![2]

     

 "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son,f that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” [3]

Happy Easter!

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[1] William R. Newell pub. 1895

[2] Betty L. Lewis 3/29/2015

[3] John 3:16-17 NIV