John Adams remarked in 1776, “The Revolution is complete. All that remains is a war.” He elaborated on a different occasion: “But what do we mean by the American Revolution? Do we mean the American war? The Revolution was effected before the war commenced. The Revolution was in the minds and hearts of the people.”
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It strikes me that the reverse can be said about the work of Jesus Christ. His work on the cross is finished, he has defeated the devil, sin, and the grave. In other words: The war is over. All that remains is the revolution! — the revolution of following Christ and serving in the cause of spreading his kingdom.
May you join the revolution!