A thought after reading John 19 about the crucifixion is that Jesus devoted His entire life to every detail of God’s plan as laid out in the Scriptures. Our greatest strength comes from God because of Christ. A power is available to move mountains, calm storms, and bring us through.

Jesus demonstrated poise under tremendous stress as His life was freely given up as the sacrifice for you and me so the debt of sin was paid. What was written in the Old Testament many years ago was fulfilled as recorded in the Gospel writings. Let us celebrate today as we approach all the activities of our day with the joyful awareness of God’s ability to bring a victorious finish.