“It is finished.” —John 19:30
“Give it to Jesus.” “Surrender it to Him.” “Leave it all at the foot of the cross.”
You’ve heard these expressions in Christian circles—and they sound so applicable. But you wonder if you’re doing it right.
Because it doesn’t seem to matter what your struggle is. Even when you’ve given it to Jesus, it reappears. When you feel caught between the guilt and the truth of Scripture, what does it mean to leave your sin at the foot of the cross?
Remember it all rests on the gospel—you have no hope but Him. Everything that comes after is rooted there. Jesus wasn’t offering a partial payment that would depend on how well you perform. He knew you’d fall short. Christ’s forgiveness wasn’t conditional. It’s all covered.
Surrender begins at the cross, as you see the weight of your sin and the wonder of His mercy. It frees you to confess your sin, knowing it’s been crucified with Him and forgiven. It’s why the encouragement to surrender all resonates so deeply. The only response to Him paying it all is to offer Him everything.
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“How Do I Leave My Sin at the Foot of the Cross?” (Katie Laitkep, ReviveOurHearts.com/blog)
Scripture taken from The CSB
Make it Personal
In moments when you’re struggling with a recurring sin, how can you remind yourself that in Christ all your sin is already covered?