Christians called it “7 Last Words” – 7

The Seventh Word – And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, He said, Father, Into thy hands I commend my spirit and having said thus, He gave up the ghost. Luke 23:46

Remember that Christ’s Spirit is God’s Spirit because we read it in John 3:16 that God gave to us His only-begotten Son out of love to save us. He became flesh to save us from the fire of hell. This how God defined love.

He loves us so much. In His last breath, He commended His Spirit into the hands of His Father because He knows He is coming back to the divine throne. Jesus knew that the preaching of the cross would be the power of faith, that millions would worship Him, accept Him as the true and living God, as the Lord and Savior.

Finally, blessed is the one whose Spirit commends itself into the hands of the Lord Jesus Christ. He said, I am the way, the truth, and the life, no one come to my father in heaven except through me. John 14:6 – Amen

Christians called it “7 Last Words” – 6

The Sixth Word – When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, He said, It is finished and He bowed His head and gave up the ghost – John 19:30

It is finished ended Jesus emptiness, His humiliation. It was the end of His mission on earth. Jesus Christ had sowed the divine seed in the hearths of His disciples and followers. It is this divine seed in us that He would like to incubate so that we would be able to mix with the worldly environment. From us whom God the Father entrusted to Him would constitute a new society. A society composed of born-again Christians governed by the Biblical teachings of Jesus.

And we are called the body of Christ, and He is our Head. The church would be always carry of the pillar of the truth. We should always carry His name and message. His sanctification and justification. We were taught on how to have the good fight of faith and have it established in our hearth. His divine work and mission on earth were finished.

We must bear in mind that moment when Jesus said, “it is finished” marks the very beginning of His glorification and would never be separated from His church. He did not leave us nor forsake us. He loves us so much that was why He asked the Father to give us a Comforter, our Holy Spirit who will teach us, guide us, and comfort us.

Jesus armed us with shields and weapons – His 9 fruit of the Holy Spirit. The fruit of the Holy Spirit are our treasure and power. Notice how our Savior fought the good fight of faith, not with muscles, and cleverness, but He fought with spirit and kindness which we must emulate. He won the battle on the cross. It is the parchment of mankind’s distinction of pure communion and clear faith.

Christians called it “7 Last Words” – 5

The Fifth Word – Later, knowing that all was now completed, and so that the Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, "I am thirsty." John 19:28

Why did Jesus say that He was thirsty during His dying moments on the Cross? I believe that Jesus was not asking for water or vinegar; or asking for something to satisfy His thirst. He was actually thirsty for the fruits of His teaching of the good news. Jesus thirsted for our individual righteousness to establish a new society, a new creation, and to present a new society.

We are the ones being mentioned to satisfy His thirst because of our obedience and humility to do His will. When you are thirsty, you feel dryness in your throat. But the scripture says that what they gave to Jesus was not water but a vinegar. John 19:28-29 – After this Jesus knowing that all things were not accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, “I thirst”. Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar; and they filled a sponge with vinegar, and put it upon hyssop and put it to His mouth.

You may not fill dryness in your life today, but look around, first your partner in life, children and parents, and members of the family, neighborhood, your pastor, elders and brethren, all are thirsty. Not thirsty for water, but of love. The Bible says: Love conquers all things. Jesus is the living water. He is the source of everything we need. There is a song that always reminds our dryness. It goes this way, as the deer pants for the water so my soul long after thee…

Christians called it “7 Last Words” – 4

The Fourth Word – And when the sixth was come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour. And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying Eloi, Eloi. Lama Sabachthani… Which is being interpreted. My God, My God, why hast thou forsaken Me? Mark 15:33-34

How would you reflect on this climatic moment of Jesus? A totally different scene when He went to a water baptism by John. After the baptism the Bible speaks about the voice of the Father proclaiming Him like this, This is My Son, in whom I am well pleased. But in His last moments, Jesus did not hear any single word from His heavenly Father.

We see on the cross was crucified the God-man Jesus. His flesh was still suffering the pains of the nails. Jesus flesh was not in any way immune to the affliction. His plea to His Father ends with a question mark? Did God really forsake His only son? No, no, no, no no!!! Our God never forsakes His children. And God never forsakes us because He said once, and He will say it again and again with that assurance of His word … I will not leave you nor forsake you.. A man forsaken because of his actions and sins which lead to separation from God. Most of the time, we hold on to our own selfish and useless reasoning. We negate the power of God’s word to work in our life individually.

Whenever we limit the power of God’s word, we limit the power of the word to work and manifest in our life. In reality, Jesus keeps on telling us that for apart from them, we can do nothing. Remember that His name is Emmanuel, meaning God is with us. Let me suggest this point, whenever you do not hear God’s voice, keep yourself silent. Wait on the Lord surely, you will hear again and again and again this word of encouragement, I will not leave you nor forsake you…

Christians called it “7 Last Words” – 3

We are now sharing to you the 3rd part of this series which Christians today, yesterday and next generation always remember the famous words of Jesus Christ taken from the bible. It is good to remember specially for all Christians because everyone knows what happened in the cross.

The Third Word – Verily, I say unto thee, today thou shalt be with Me in paradise – Luke 23:43

Repentance brings restoration and life. A life that is distinct from the old one. It is a life filled with hope and un-experience joy. True repentance performs miracles and opens the doors to paradise. This is written in Matthew 11:28 – Come to Me, those are weary and heavily laden and I will give them rest.

For all we know paradise is the Kingdom of God. The Kingdom Jesus speaks about is the earthly life because He came down from heaven to earth to reign us our King in our lives on earth. So, the life itself with Jesus Christ is the Kingdom of God for there is no Kingdom without a King and there is kingdom wherever there is a king. But we are blessed because we have the kindest, truest and one and only King. His name is Jesus Christ.

Do you agree on it?

Christians called it “7 Last Words” – 2

The Second Word – When Jesus therefore saw His mother, and the disciples standing by, whom He loved, He said unto His mother, “Woman, behold thy son! Then saith He to the disciples, Behold they mother! – John 19:26

The scene reflects the tenderness of Jesus to His earthly mother which serves as an excellent example for us believers to renders our respective mother the best love and care that we could give them. It shows to us the natural movement of the undisturbed heart.

Friendship and fellowship are the fruits of the cultivated garden of Christian love, a distinct quality of man really depends on. For without the nourishment of Christian love is an artificial gathering of men for conflict and deceit. Man cannot live alone because he is created to express himself to others, to create thoughts and things with others and for others. His need for the companionship of others is in his nature. Sad to say, many have used to exploit others and for personal and vested interest only: not for lasting friendship.

For us, the question is…. Do we love our mother? Do you remember her birthday? If so, how many times did you send her a card? Do you give or send her financial support? How many times did you tell her that you love her very much? The bible says: “Respect your father and mother. Obey them. So that you will have long and prosperous life.”

Do not waith too long to tell her that you really love your mother. Remember that she carried you nine months and cared you a decade and more. The time is now for you to act and tell your mother, Ma, I love you very much! Noticed your mother’s eyes, tears slowly failing while you are embracing her. For once in her lifetime, make your mother feels she is a very important person in your life. She is only waiting you to say it! Do it now!

Christians called it “7 Last Words” – 1

We as Christians called them the 7 last words. Words that are holy and will not pass away as they constitute the declaration of the Christian faith and our understanding of the sacrifices of our Lord Jesus Christ, our Savior.

We must bear in mind that every letter of the 7 last words represents every drop of the blood of the savior. These 7 last words are the sacred carries of ardent thoughts which have brought life to millions. Words that guided their faith to God and love for fellow man. They are 7 last words that have inspired men of distinction in the area of repentance, for those who are, whore were and who will be in the world of sin. They constitute in the last golden page of Jesus Christ’s history par excellence. We as believers with reverence, make it a point to memorize and always read them, and study their meaning.

The First Word – Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. – Luke 23:34. Jesus uttered these words by asking His Father to forgive those who killed Him even while He was still alive on the Cross. It is the same request tasked to us by our Lord Jesus to readily forgive those who sinned against us. More often than not, we allow ourselves to become a victim of our moral ignorance, our lack of faith and love of Jesus as a person and His message which left us to malice and envy uncured that was why they brought our Savior to the Cross.

Ignorance of the truth sometimes appears as a sincerity of the conscience and a commandment for duty. This means by sincerity one may abuse and judge another person, but in reality he may not hold the truth. The truth requires a life-long study and experience as it also needs a merciful heart for compassion and sympathy, also revelation. To replace the truth with an unmerciful sincerity of conscience is a fundamental mistake like what Pilate’s question “what is truth? Still remains unanswered for those who have not yet received “Jesus Christ” (the truth), an absolute faith in the savior and his message.

God has forgave us through His son, so do we must forgive those who hurt us, sinned against us, persecuted us. How good it is to live an earth without any single enemy. What an excellent planet earth to live on. Praised the Lord Jesus!