It Is Finished
Embracing Freedom: The Profound Message in BJ Stewart Band's 'It Is Finished'
Lyrics
More than fitting words for what we thought was the ending
Reflecting on suitable words for what seemed like the conclusion
Much more than we deserve, Your death was our beginning
Acknowledging that the death of the speaker was more than deserved and marked a new beginning
You said Father please forgive them
Recalling the plea of forgiveness from the Father
For they know not what they do
Quoting Jesus asking for forgiveness for those who crucified Him
And when You said it is finished
Referring to Jesus' statement "It is finished" on the cross
You had done what You came here to do
Recognizing that Jesus completed His mission on Earth
You came to this earth
Acknowledging Jesus' arrival on Earth
And hearts of men celebrated
Noting the celebration of Jesus' birth by humanity
Your magnificent birth
Highlighting the miraculous nature of Jesus' birth
Yet we were still separated
Expressing the continued separation despite Jesus' birth
How bittersweet the taste
Describing the mixed emotions of Jesus' arrival knowing He would die
As Heaven knew You had come to die
Noting Heaven's awareness of Jesus' purpose to sacrifice
And when You said it is finished
Reiterating Jesus' declaration of completion on the cross
The world heard its loudest freedom cry
Emphasizing the impact of Jesus' words on the world, signifying freedom
So why do I return to what You died to free me from
Questioning the tendency to return to past struggles despite Jesus' sacrifice
I may as well be saying that Your payment was not enough
Suggesting a disbelief in the sufficiency of Jesus' payment for sins
Have I not the faith to believe I’m free indeed
Questioning personal faith in the freedom obtained through Jesus' sacrifice
Because when You said it is finished
Reiterating the significance of Jesus' declaration for personal liberation
All my chains, they fell right off of me
Expressing the tangible experience of freedom following Jesus' declaration
That’s why You bled and died
Affirming the purpose of Jesus' suffering and death
And we know this to be real
Acknowledging the reality of Jesus' sacrifice
You chose to pay the price
Recognizing Jesus' choice to pay the price for humanity
By Your stripes We are healed
Referring to the healing power of Jesus' sacrifice
You’ve overcome this world
Affirming Jesus' victory over the challenges of the world
When You rose up from the dead
Recalling Jesus' resurrection as a triumph over death
And when You cried it is finished
Recalling Jesus' declaration on the cross
You meant exactly what You said
Affirming the sincerity and truth of Jesus' words
So Father help me have the faith
Seeking divine assistance in maintaining faith in the freedom obtained through Jesus' sacrifice
To believe I’m free indeed
Expressing the need for unwavering faith in the completed work of Jesus
Because when You said it is finished
Reiterating the impact of Jesus' declaration on personal liberation
All my chains, they fell right off of me
Affirming the complete removal of personal chains through Jesus' sacrifice
Comment