The poverty, the lack, the limited mindset—it is finished. The addictions, the depression, the dysfunction, the guilt, the shame, the self-pity—it is finished.

Gospel Corner

19/04/25

JOEL OSTEEN MINISTRIES
Today’s Word

Today’s Scripture
When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.”
John 19:30, NIV

What Was Finished?
Are you going around feeling guilty, down on yourself because of past sins and mistakes, not expecting anything good? When Jesus declared “It is finished” on the cross, it included all the negatives things that are holding you back from becoming all that God wants you to be. You need to announce to that guilt and shame, “It is finished. I’m done beating myself up, living condemned. God’s mercy is bigger than my mistakes. I am redeemed. I am restored. I am forgiven. I am a child of the Most High God.”

What was finished on the cross? The past, the hurts, the regrets—it is finished. The poverty, the lack, the limited mindset—it is finished. The addictions, the depression, the dysfunction, the guilt, the shame, the self-pity—it is finished. This is a new day. Things that have held you back are being broken right now. You’re going to step into a new level of freedom. You’re going to break generational curses and start generational blessings. You’re about to see beauty for ashes, healing, promotion, and breakthroughs. It’s headed your way!

A Prayer for Today
“Father, thank You that when Jesus declared “It is finished,” it meant He had fully paid the incredible price for my sins. Thank You that all the negative things that are trying to hold me back have been defeated. I believe that I am Your child and I declare that I am free. In Jesus’ Name, Amen

One of the reasons we can rejoice in the knowledge that Jesus has borne the punishment that was due us: forgiveness and healing go hand in hand.

The Bible says that He who never broke a single law of God “was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed” (Isa. 53:5). Do you see how healing and the price for our forgiveness are so closely intertwined in God’s Word?

Many today are struggling to heal themselves from their sicknesses, diseases, mental dysfunctions, and addictions. I want to announce to you today that our part is to receive forgiveness from Jesus and to believe that we are forgiven every single day. The more forgiveness-conscious we are, the more easily we will experience healing and liberty from every bodily ailment, mental oppression, and destructive habit.

One of my favorite psalms goes like this: “Bless the LORD, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits: Who forgives all your iniquities, who heals all your diseases” (Ps. 103:1–3).

Now which comes first? The consciousness that all your sins are forgiven precedes the healing of all your diseases!

And the operative word here is all. Some of us are comfortable with receiving partial forgiveness in certain areas of our lives. But we refuse to allow Jesus’ forgiveness to touch some dark areas—areas that we can’t let go of and that we can’t forgive ourselves for. Whatever those mistakes may be, I encourage you to allow Jesus to forgive you of all your sins and receive healing for all your diseases.

My friend, let the past go. Let the mistakes go. Allow yourself to be free, and learn to forgive yourself by receiving with an open heart Jesus’ total and complete forgiveness today.

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