Revelation 5:12 ‘Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.’
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Isaiah 9-12, Psalm 111
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In the 1980s, archaeologists working in Egypt discovered a fragment of papyrus dating to around 170 BC. This fragment turned out to be a financial document—a kind of ancient receipt or invoice, detailing various payments made over several months. While the specific recipient of the payments remains unclear due to the fragmentary condition of the papyrus, one striking feature stood out: the Greek word “tetelestai” was written boldly at the top of the document.
Tetelestai means “to complete,” “to accomplish,” “to bring to an end.” or”Paid in full.”
It was a common term used in ancient business transactions. Once a debt had been paid completely, the creditor would write “tetelestai” across the bill—signifying that nothing more was owed. The debt was settled. The account was closed.
In John 19:30, Jesus, hanging on the cross, declares “It is finished”—(“Tetelestai”).
He was declaring that the greatest spiritual transaction in history had been completed and paid in full. He had fulfilled the Law, borne the sins of the world, and satisfied the justice of God.
Jesus paid in full the price for our salvation. He purchased for us all that we need to live in victory. Yet our state as believers today is somewhat like the state of Ancient Israel whom God allocated so much land to, yet they were unable to claim it all. The size and area of the land that God promised to Abraham was vast. Yet, when God delivered Israel from slavery in Egypt, the people refused to enter the Promised Land. It took forty years in the wilderness before they finally began to take possession of what God had promised. And sadly, even up till today, Israel has never reached the boundaries of the land God originally promised to Abraham. This was not a failure on God’s part, but rather a failure on the part of Israel to fully claim what was theirs..
Likewise, Jesus through His Blood, has won a total victory for us at Calvary. But it is up to us to claim what is ours by covenant. Jesus was slain to receive for us power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.( Revelation 5:12).
Jesus paid the redemptive account in full. In this resurrection season, may we earnestly seek God so that we can be empowered to walk in the fullness of our inheritance and truly possess all Christ purchased at the Cross for us.
PRAYER: Lord, thank You for the price You paid for my salvation. Please grant me a fresh appetite for Your Word and Your Presence, so that I can acquire the faith I need to go forth and do exploits and manifest Your glory to the world in Jesus Name. .
QUOTE :
“Illuminate your world for you are a star destined to shine.” WORDBITE 222.
Shalom!
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