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Today As Well
eva Official Writer
1289Luke 23:43
And he said to him, Truly I say to you, Today you will be with me in Paradise.
Bible Reading for a Year:[bible]Psalm35[/bible];[bible]0Acts7[/bible];[bible]Genes19-20[/bible]
When talking in the right place and the right time then the criminals who were crucified beside Jesus is the one.
There were two men who were crucified along with Jesus at that time, both seeing and hearing the same event. One of the criminals blasphemed Jesus, but another person responded in a different way.
But what a displeased him, he said: "Do not you be afraid, nor to God, are you receiving the same punishment we should indeed be punished, because we received a reply that is commensurate with our deeds, but this man did not do anything wrong." (Verses 40-41).
From his words, it is clear that these two criminals follow the journey of Jesus from the time of arrest and the trial that he knew very well that Pilate declared that Jesus did not do anything wrong. And the amazing thing is his decision who rebuked his friend, he decided to trust Jesus as Lord and Savior despite the fact that before him did not support at all.
Then he said: "Jesus, remember me when You come into Your kingdom." (42)
Jesus said to him: "I tell you the truth, today you will be together with me in paradise." (43)
Jesus responded to the belief of man who almost died in a beautiful way, no rituals or sacraments, nor wait for tomorrow or the day of resurrection comes, but "today as well" people are saved and become part of the citizens of the kingdom of heaven.
Two criminals were in the same conditions, met the same God, but that one hardened his heart and the other one to open his heart to the Lord. Did you know that heaven is actually so close to us? Yes, heaven is not an untouchable place, His door is wide open for us who want to soften his heart to believe in Jesus Christ, the Savior. The trick is not difficult, open your heart and invite Jesus to come into our hearts and make Him as your Lord and our personal Savior.
Do not wait until tomorrow, respond His invitation "today" as well.
