John 19:30 Jesus said, “It is finished.” Then he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.

Even in this awesome and terrible moment Jesus was in charge of his own destiny—his spirit was not taken from him, he willingly gave it up. He somehow knew that his hour had finally come, the work on earth was done, it was finished. Those who stood with him in this hour were drawn to him in whole new way, as he was lifted up. He had told them what would happen. He had told them about his gift to them—eternal life.