Jesus,
Remember Me
When they came to the place that is
called The skull, they crucified Jesus there with the
criminals, one on his right and one on his left. Then Jesus said, "Father,
forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing." And they cast
lots to divide his clothing. And the people stood by, watching; but the leaders
scoffed at him, saying, "He saved others; let him save himself if he is
the Messiah of God, his chosen one!" The soldiers also mocked him, coming
up and offering him sour wine, and saying, "If you are the King of the
Jews, save yourself!" There was also an inscription over him, "This
is the King of the Jews."
One of the criminals who were hanged
there kept deriding him and saying, "Are you not the Messiah? Save
yourself and us!" But the other rebuked him, saying, "Do not fear
God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? And we indeed have
been condemned justly, for we are getting what we deserve for our deeds, but
this man has done nothing wrong." Then he said,
"Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom." He replied,
"Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in
Luke 23:33-43
What does the cross mean to you? It
should mean your life eternal. You can become a Christian anywhere, and no
matter what chains bind you, you can bear witness to the world.
Are you in the grip of difficult
circumstances? Have you wondered if life is really worth living? Focus your
heart on the cross - it is the message of God's love, forgiveness, and saving
grace for you. Invite the Christ of Calvary with His transforming power into
your life. Discover for yourself that the Christ of the cross can change you.
to eternal life.
Our
Daily Bread -