HOLY WEEK DAY SIX

It seems fitting that on the Cross, Jesus hung between two sinners. This is the reason He came to earth; that we, as sinners, might be forgiven and redeemed. Jesus gave His life so that we could receive the gift of everlasting life and have the promise of eternity in heaven with Him.

Beyond the suffering and shame of the cross, think about how the two other men crucified with Jesus responded so differently. One cursed and mocked Him saying; “Are you not the Christ? Save Yourself and us!” The other saw Jesus for who He was made a declaration that changed his eternity; “Jesus, remember me when You come into Your kingdom!” (Luke 23:42). Who do you say Jesus is?

Do you go to God only when you need a quick fix? Or, do you recognize Him for who He is, the Lamb of God who took away the sins of the world? Today you have a choice. You can choose to dwell in your sin, or you can come to Jesus and receive His grace and forgiveness. Think about it for a minute… the first person to walk with Jesus into the gates of Heaven wasn’t a priest or a disciple, it was a thief that chose to turn to Jesus, and by doing so received an eternal reprieve.

In the middle of suffering the consequences of his sin, he recognized Jesus for who He is. That should encourage you today. Jesus is still in the business of forgiving and saving sinners. All you need to do is put your faith and trust in Him. The price for your redemption has already been paid in full – will you receive it?

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