Rejoice in the Lord...Always!

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In Luke 23:32-43, what happened on the cross is prophecy becoming history.  There are two points I would like to ponder.  

First point:  As Luke tells the story of the last moments of Jesus's life, we are presented with the pronoun "they".  Who are "they"?  "They" crucified Him.  Jesus asked His Father to forgive "them".  Truth be known, "EVERYONE" is "they".  We are all the ones who sacrificed Jesus.  As a perfect sinless sacrifice, Jesus underwent a very painful death.  Yet, by that act, we are all forgiven.  And as Jesus forgave all, so must we forgive all.

Second Point:  There were two "bad guys" on either side of our Savior.  One who mocks Jesus, and the other who finds Jesus blameless, not deserving of this punishment.  In His response to the one who wants Jesus to remember him, Jesus gives us insight into what happens after death.  This criminal had faith that Jesus is Lord.  And Jesus tells the faithful one, "Today shalt thou be with me in paradise."   Yet, while we all are guilty of being sinners, when we confess and commit to Jesus, it is enough.   


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Rejoice in the Lord...Always!By OldNewHope Baptist