"After this, Jesus, knowing that all was now finished, said (to fulfill the Scripture), I thirst. A jar full of sour wine stood there, so they put a sponge full of the sour wine on a hyssop branch and held it to his mouth. When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, It is finished, and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit." John 19:28-30 (ESV)
Jesus gave up his life for me and my sins. That's a big concept to consider. Something that struck me recently was the idea that he gave up his life. No one took it from him. No one tricked him. He knew what was coming and gave it up.
Pilate questioned Jesus about this: "'Do you not know that I have authority to release you and authority to crucify you?' Jesus answered him, "You would have no authority over me at all unless it had been given you from above. Therefore he who delivered me over to you has the greater sin.'" (Jn 19:10-11 ESV)
Jesus' answer was clear: You have no control here, I do.
Paul comforts us with the following statement: "God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it." (1Co 10:13 ESV) That means that God is in control of my life too. No matter what comes, God's in control. Knowing that, I can rest myself from the weariness of my labors here on earth.
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