“And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, today shalt thou be with me in paradise” (Luke 23:43).
Jesus was crucified in between two thieves like a common criminal. The one thief mocked Him, obviously not realizing He was the sinless Son of God. However, the other thief’s attitude was different. He knew he had done wrong and deserved to die. He understood that Jesus had not committed any crime and what was happening to Him was very unfair. He only asked that Jesus remember him when He came into His kingdom. Shortly before Jesus commended His spirit to His Father, Jesus breathed the “ultimate pardon” which changed that dying thief’s life for eternity.
The Lord is, “…not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.” (2 Peter 3:9b). Many reject His mercy, grace, and pardon until it’s too late. They will have no one but themselves to blame that they missed paradise.
2 Corinthians 6:2b states, “…behold, now is the accepted time: behold now is the day of salvation.” Don’t put off God’s plan of salvation until the eleventh hour. Jesus could come at 10:59.
Sue Winchester MissouriPRAY TOGETHER: Celebration of the 50th anniversary of FWB in Brazil begins tomorrow in Campinas. Pray that Brazilians will look to the future of the Church there.
