November 21, 2010
D A I L Y G O S P E L
The spiritual writers often call the Cross of Christ His throne. Why? Perhaps one reason might be the words of forgiveness that Jesus speaks to the repentant thief. In a certain sense, these words of forgiveness sum up Jesus’ life and mission. They proclaim to the world the type of kingdom for which He was willing to give His life. Do you live as a child of that kingdom? Do you forgive others as He has forgiven you?
Luke 23:35-43
35 The rulers, sneered at Jesus and said, “He saved others, let him save himself if he is the chosen one, the Christ of God.” 36 Even the soldiers jeered at him. As they approached to offer him wine 37 they called out, “If you are King of the Jews, save yourself.” 38 Above him there was an inscription that read, “This is the King of the Jews.” 39 Now one of the criminals hanging there reviled Jesus, saying, “Are you not the Messiah? Save yourself and us.” 40 The other, however, rebuking him, said in reply, “Have you no fear of God, for you are subject to the same condemnation? 41 And indeed, we have been condemned justly, for the sentence we received corresponds to our crimes, but this man has done nothing criminal.” 42 Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” 43 He replied to him, “Amen, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.”
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