Tetelestai

I've had this pattern in my stash for a while.  I decided I really wanted to finish it for this Easter.  I'm running out of time AND I have my youngest granddaughter twice next week.  

The name of this pattern by Quaint Rose Needlearts is Tetelestai.  I'm stitching it on 28 count tea dyed lugana over one using Cranberry Belle Soie silk.  I love stitching on this!!  I still have a lot more to do, but hopefully I'll have it finished in time.

I wanted to share something about the Greek word Tetelestai.  You can find this word only twice in the Bible  John 19:28 and John 19:30.  It means "It is finished".  It has three separate  meanings depending on where and how it is used.  

In the court it means you are innocent.

In business it means your debt has been paid.

In war it means total victory.

There are other words Jesus could have used for the first two meanings, but for the total victory in war, this is the only word he could have used.  When I recently heard this explained to me it gave me chills.  Words are important, and these have special meaning for those who believe.  I'm grateful for His sacrifice and the certainty that we can have that we will one day join Him in heaven.  

Did you know you need a savior?  For all have sinned and come short of the Glory of God.  Romans 2:23  

Do you know what the consequence of sin is?  "For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."  Romans 6:23

Do you know there is a solution to the separation?  "But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinncrs, Christ died for us."  Romans 5:8

Have you asked Him into your heart?  "That is thou shalt confess with they mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, though shalth be saved."  Romans 10:19

You can know for certain that we are saved from the consequences of our sins.  "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved."  Romans 10:13  

He can change your life in ways you never could imagine.  Knowing Him gives us purpose, encouragement, and hope.  Easter is a reminder that we have a savior and His name is Jesus.