SUPPOSE some proficient workman had accomplished a fine piece of workmanship and had pronounced it finished, would it need any other person to attempt to complete what was already done? Nay, would not every interference with such a piece of work be a gross insult offered to the one who had executed it?
Now, the work which the Lord Jesus Christ accomplished by dying on Calvary's cross a perfect, finished work. He Himself said, "IT IS FINISHED," and God has been so glorified and satisfied by the sacrifice Christ has offered, that He perfects forever every one who (by grace) relies, or trusts in its efficacy. (See. Heb. 10:14.)
The precious words, "it is finished," are full of sweetest comfort for everyone who confides in Him, who uttered them, and for the anxious sinner they bear the most assuring message.
It is the announcement of an accomplished redemption, in virtue of which God is offering eternal salvation.
Are you still unsaved? If so, will you not now accept so great salvation? (See Help. 3.) Do not continue to neglect it. Soon your last moment on earth will have fled, and death have placed you eternally beyond the reach of either hope or mercy.
It is not the finished work of Christ and something of your own that can save. No! we are not saved by aught that we can do, but simply by believing in what Another has already done long, long ago.
Christ has accomplished the work alone, and salvation is now offered to the vilest through believing in Him.
The value of His precious blood is upon all them that believe. S. B.