Shincheonji Bible: Mind Over Matter

Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior has come to earth during His first coming in order for many people to receive a chance at life. Apart from the many things He did, we are also able to learn the mindset He had throughout His ministry.

An example of Jesus' mindset can be seen when He was on the cross. When Jesus was on the cross there was an instance in Jn 19:28 where it says: After this, Jesus, knowing that all things had already been accomplished, to fulfill the Scripture, said, “I am thirsty.”A jar full of sour wine was standing there; so they put a sponge full of the sour wine upon a branch of hyssop and brought it up to His mouth. Therefore when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished!” And He bowed His head and gave up His spirit (NIV 1984). 

Many may wonder why Jesus had asked for sour wine. It may seem like He was thirsty, but actually the purpose of why He said He was thirsty was in order to fulfill scriptures (Ps 69:21). Why would Jesus say He is thirsty when He is dying on the cross in such pain? This is because He was thinking of finishing God's purpose and to fulfill prophecy for believers to truly believe He was the one sent by God (Jn 14:29). Jesus was thinking of God and those who may believe in Him more than His pain. We can see this as the true heart of Jesus and His mindset of putting God's promises before oneself. 

Let us be believers who constantly look to help God fulfill His word!