Luke 23: .43 Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.”
I love how easy this was. First, the criminal admits his guilt, humbly. Then he acknowledges Jesus as the Messiah. BOOM! He gains admission to heaven.
So many Christians are bothered by this, just as they are by the Prodigal Son story. They have never fully accepted grace---that there is NO WAY any of us are ever worthy of salvation. I know I stand unworthy. That does not mean I am free of an obligation to grow my own faith.
I am, however, willing to stand in Christian brotherhood with those whose faith has taken a different path.
Prayer: Lord, guide me to live my life in faith. Strengthen my resolve to lean on You. Lead me on a path that does not judge my fellow believers but rejoices in the many sheep in Your flock.
Amen
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