S – Then the seventh poured out his bowl into the air, and a loud voice came out of the temple^, from the throne, saying, “It is finished!”

 Revelation 16:17 NLT

O – Commentary:

When the seventh … bowl is poured out, an unexpected event occurs. The enemies of God had assembled themselves for battle, but when the decisive moment arrives, instead of the battle comes the shout, “It is finished!” Jesus uttered these same words from the cross when he had finished his work (John 19:30). No one can ultimately fight God. Therefore, this scene pictures an end to rebellion against God. What remains are various descriptions of the end.

 New Living Translation Study Bible (Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., 2008), Re 16:17.

A – The same words that ended Jesus mission on earth are the ones that announce the conclusion of the tribulation.  Jesus did the finished work of defeating death and sin on the cross.  For those who accept Christ and put their faith in him, it is a finished work.  We can live from a place of victory as well submit to the truth and character of God.

R – Heavenly Father, you are all mighty, powerful and present.  Thank you for the finished work of the cross that paid for my sins forever.  We submit ourselves to your will and purposes today.