On Easter, the "Cross Words" series was ended by Pastor Larry Matsuwaki
When Jesus said "it is finished", He meant that it was a complete victory
While "I thirst" was an obvious sign of Jesus' humanity
It also referred to what in Psalm sixty nine we do see
We need a relationship with God, as Jesus well knew
The "it is finished" statement meant that He did not rue
The Greek word "tetelestai" is in the perfect tense
The action happened once but lasts for eternity hence
Jesus finished three things, Pastor Larry did then say
Sacrifice, substitution, and salvation all came that day
Jesus' sinless sacrifice finished God's plan that had been so often foretold
Per Matthew five, over three hundred fifty prophecies from the Testament Old
To Hebrews nine, Romans five, and Revelation twelve Pastor did refer
Saying that Jesus' blood gives us forgiveness, righteousness, and power
Jesus' substitution atoned for our sins, Pastor did say
A very high physical and emotional price Jesus did pay
Per Romans five, Second Corinthians five, and Isaiah fifty three
Jesus took all of our sin and justified by His blood now are we
That word "tetelestai" also means "paid in full", like our debt
Per Romans eight, no condemnation about which to fret
We are forever free of guilt and shame and of being afraid
For granted we should not take the great price that He paid
Jesus died to give us life, per John three verse sixteen
As long as we believe in Him, in John eleven it is seen
We should not live for other relationships, career, or money
For the enemy wants to kill and destroy, in John ten we see
But to destroy the devil's work is why Jesus did appear
We should walk in victory and no longer anything fear
And by listening to God more than to the enemy
Going to waste, we won't let Jesus' action be
Jesus has conquered death and He reigns forever
His love for us and our salvation He will not sever
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