All on the cross.

 All on the Cross

A Reflection on the Finished Work of Christ

"When He had received the drink, Jesus said, 'It is finished.' With that, He bowed His head and gave up His spirit." (John 19:30)

All on the cross—the weight of every sin,

The guilt of every age, the curse of every kin.

The wrath of God, the judgment due,

Was poured out on the One who was true.

All on the cross—the burden of the world,

The sin of Adam, the curse of the world.

The enemy's power, the sting of death,

Were defeated in that final breath.

All on the cross—the healing of the sick,

The binding of the broken, the making of the quick.

The stripes that fell upon His back

Brought wholeness to those who lacked.

All on the cross—the reconciliation of all,

The breaking of the dividing wall.

The restoration of the broken bond,

The peace that the world cannot respond.

"God made Him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God." (2 Corinthians 5:21)

All on the cross—the love of God displayed,

The mercy that will never fade.

The grace that saves the worst of sinners,

The hope that makes the weary winners.

All on the cross—the victory won,

The battle over, the race run.

The enemy defeated, the grave overturned,

The power of sin forever burned.

All on the cross—for me, for you,

For all who believe, for all who are true.

The cross is the place where love and justice meet,

Where the sinner is made complete.

"He Himself bore our sins in His body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by His wounds you have been healed." (1 Peter 2:24)

All on the cross—I will not forget,

The price that was paid, the debt that was met.

I will cling to the cross, I will bear the shame,

For in the cross, I find my name.

All on the cross—I am free,

Because He died for me.

Amen.