What was "IT"? Repeat

What is “IT”?????

John 19:30

English Standard Version (ESV)

³⁰ When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, “It is finished,” and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.

Have you ever wondered why it is soo stressful to go to church sometimes.  I mean, I can remember my wife and I just dreading the getting up, getting the kids ready, and of course all the fake smiling.  If you don’t fake smile at church then you must not know Jesus.  I’m kind of kidding about that, but most of you probably know what I’m talking about.
Truth is, church can be stressful for christians because religion is man made.  Somehow we feel like if we make ourselves a large set of rules and obey them, then we will be closer to God.  I spoke a few messages ago about how sometimes we feel like if we just go to church more and get more involved, then somehow it will nullify the bad things in our lives and we will become closer to God.  Now, let me say this, I don’t see anything wrong with going to church, and think it is an awesome idea to gather with other Christians and worship.  I am however, saying that feeling like you have to be at the church everytime the doors open is almost like being a slave to a building or group of people rather than being a slave to God’s will.
These words that Jesus spoke speak volumes of how we should approach our relationship with God.  First and foremost, IT is finished meant that the struggle to obtain salvation through priests and animal sacrifices was over.  Jesus was the one time sacrificial Lamb and His death was sufficient to cleanse us if we ask Him too.  Also, IT is finished meant that the separation from God because of our sin had been repaired.  Jesus, if you will, was the bridge needed for us to be able to reach God on our own.
Remember, if you think there is anything you can do to get to heaven besides trust in Jesus, then why did Jesus have to suffer and die?  Once you are convicted and truly turn your life over to God, you realize that you have been a slave to alot of things.  Anything that could separate you from salvation was taken care of By God’s Son Jesus, and when He said “IT is finished” he meant because of Him, we are no longer have to be a slave to anything unless we choose to.  IT IS FINISHED!   We now have a direct line to the Father, and He hears our prayers.  Praise!!!
What was “IT”?  It was the finished atonement for our sins and separation from God.