Paid In Full

April 3rd, 2026

SCRIPTURE: “having wiped out the handwriting of requirements that was against us, which was contrary to us. And He has taken it out of the way, having nailed it to the cross.” Colossians 2:14

Many believers worldwide go to church service on Good Friday, and they hear the Seven Last Words from the cross. There are really sayings or phrases from the cross not words.
Those sayings are:
1. Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do (Luke 22:34)
2. Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise (Luke 23:43)
3. Woman, Behold, your son and Behold Your mother (John 19:26-27)
4. My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? (Matthew 27:46)
5. I thirst. (John 19:28)
6. It is finished (John 19:30)
7. Father, into Your hands I commend my spirit (Luke 23:46)

My favorite saying is number six: “It is finished” or “Tetelestai” (te-tel- la- stai). Tetelestai is the Hebrew word for the phrase, ‘it is finished’. This literally means, the sacrifice is complete or the debt has been paid in full. Tetelestai was placed on the back of 1 st century legal documents to indicate that a debt had been paid completely without any debt left. In the last moments of life, Jesus took the time to tell the world that the debt of sin was paid in full with His blood…tetelestai…it is finished (John 19:30).

“There is no greater love than this that a man lay His life down for His brother” (John 15:13). This is what Christ did for us. Christ made the ultimate sacrifice and cleared the world’s debt. It is finished! My debt and your debt has been paid in full.

Rejoice!! Rejoice!! Because for all who believe the price of sin has been paid (John 3:16). There is no longer a need to sacrifice the blood of goats, bulls, or lambs (Leviticus 16:8-28) because He, Christ, became the sacrificial lamb. Rejoice!!

PRAYER: Jesus paid it all! All to Him I owe. Sin had left a crimson stain (and) He washed it white as snow. Dear Lord, Thank You for Your obedience even unto the cross. Thank You, for Your forgiveness, Your grace, and Your mercy towards me. Because of the obedience and sacrifice of Christ my sins, past, present, and future, have been forgiven. Lord, Your continued guidance is necessary so I can live life in such a way that honors that gift that was given before I was even thought of. With a full heart and a humble spirit, I thank You. In the matchless name of Jesus, I pray, Amen.
By Sis. Patricia Towns