We lived with Him, we died with Him, we were buried with Him and we rose to a new life in Him. We are seated with Him in heavenly places because He is our advocate (Greek, paracletos 1 John2:1) with the Father. How amazing is that: a paracletos on earth and one in the court room of heaven! – How can you lose if your case is in His hands? Now we can work with joy, because He has done the work that counts – reconciled us to the Father.
The echo would be heard twice more in scripture, when the Lord had finished His heavenly intercession, “It is done.”(Rev 16:17) and when there is a new heaven and new earth made (Rev 21:6). God has had His day in court (Romans 3:4 NLT) and it is finished! The universe of created beings, including ourselves, will be able to proclaim “Great and wonderful are thy deeds, O Lord God Almighty! Just and true are your ways, O King of the ages! … for thy Judgements have been revealed.” (Rev 15:3- 4) Peace and harmony will now reign throughout the ceaseless ages of eternity, because “tetelestai”.