“I’m done!  I’m just…..done!” I stated as I threw up my hands.  My wife and I had just had an argument, not unlike many of you have with your significant other from time to time.  I continued, “I’m sorry, but I’m done.”  To the casual onlooker, if they had strolled up at that exact moment, many may have thought I was saying I was done with the marriage.  That couldn’t have been further from the truth (by the way, that is not an option in our marriage).  I was simply tired and I felt like our conversation was walking in circles.  We mutually agreed to table that particular issue, without holding any grudges or negative feelings, and visit it later.  A few days passed and we came back.  The conversation lasted less than five minutes and everything was fine.  My fatigue and emotions had gotten the best of me in that moment and I knew I needed to walk away from the conversation.  No doubt all couples have experienced moments or seasons where they have to deal with these same types of frustrations.  One comment taken out of context can cause great confusions or even make another person look like a terrible person.  Taking comments out of contect can lead others to think something different than what was intended.

I find it interesting a person can make one statement and it have multiple meanings.  Had others been around during our argument I would have been forced to clarify what I meant.  But my wife knew.  She understood what I was saying.  Jesus had the same problem with being misunderstood.  John 19:30 recounts Christ’s death stating, “When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.”  No doubt those that screamed for his death were cheering.  I imagine every demon in hell rejoiced at that moment.  By most accounts, it is finished means He is done.  It’s over.  The end.  No more Jesus…..ever.  We Christians know it wasn’t the end.  Just the opposite.  It was the beginning!  Have you ever felt there was something in your life that was dead only to see it come to life years later?  I have!  There have been situations I’ve come against that led me to believe that a particular dream, goal, desire, or some other thing would be unfulfilled.  It was finished.  But I’m glad to serve a God who has resurrecting power and uses it on our behalf!  He can resurrect a dead marriage!  He can resurrect our finances!  He use a washed up drug addict and turn he/she into a pastor!  He can perform the impossible!!!!  When God is involved, ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE!  It’s not finished until GOD says it’s finished!!!!

Closing remarks and encouragement:  I can’t begin to know what you may be dealing with today.  That thing (whatever it is for you) may seem dead.  The same power that resurrected Jesus from the grave is the same power that can bring life to something you thought died a long time ago.  Rather than worry about what has died, concentrate on how big our God is!  Rather than plan a funeral, sit back and celebrate.  If God spoke it, it WILL come to pass!

Have a blessed week, my friends!