After this, Jesus, knowing that all was now finished, said (to fulfill the Scripture), “I thirst” ... 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).  This is the most important message in the world: the living God has come into this world to rescue perishing people, by dying for their sins.  We know the Cross as the "Great Exchange".  However, it's interesting to notice the Great Reversals that happen at the Cross.  When Jesus, the light and life of the world, dies surrounded by darkness.  When Jesus, the water and fountain of life, becomes dry and thirsty through the exhausting agony of crucifixion.  But this reversal and exchange was necessary.  He is only able to satisfy our greatest thirst, reconciling us into a relationship with God the source of life, through these events.  And having suffered, He is able to declare: "It is finished" - the work is complete, the debt has been paid in full, the case is closed. Jesus has given everything to save you - He held nothing back.  Today our response is to live trusting Him with everything in our lives and living for Him in everything we do.  One particular response might be to consider coming out to serve at Chat65 tonight or tomorrow when we are looking very low on the ground!

Praise God Today: "Jesus, Saviour of the World"

Pray Today:

• For Andris and the Puppet Team as they minister to families in Inverbervie on Thursday.
• For God to be at work in the hearts and minds of all those who have attended Chat65 these last 2 weeks.
• For Pauline Scott as she prepares to travel back from Liberia due to the outbreak of Ebola in west africa.
• For more people to sign up to serve at Chat65 on Wednesday and Thursday evening: www.carrubbers.org/chat65