“I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in
paradise" – Luke 23:43
One of the most fascinating conversations Jesus had while he
hung on the cross was the one with the two men he was executed with. The two
men represent the two responses that humanity has to Jesus’ death: the one
curses Jesus; the other defends his innocence. The one makes the accusation
often made at Jesus: why do we not see miracles every day? “If you are the
Anointed one, get yourself off the cross.” In modern speak, “Where is God?
There is all this suffering in the world; God doesn’t care!” The other criminal
responded differently, “There is a lot of suffering in the world. A lot of it
we bring on ourselves. Don’t blame God for the suffering you bring on
yourself.”
Jesus’ responds to this humble confession of personal responsibility
and says, “Today you will be with me in my heavenly kingdom.” – Ron Friesen
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