A THIEF IN PARADISE!
Bible Text: Luke 23:32-43 (42)
No man is opportune to know when he or she will die as death is the sudden judge (Hebrews 9:27). Therefore, there is a place we are going after our sojourn on earth; a city made of gold as of crystal glass (Revelation 21:9-25). Heaven is that great city of the righteous (Revelation 21:27), while hell is the destination for unrepentant souls (Matthew 13:37-51). Hmm… What are thy works? In today’s reading, one of the thieves despite being condemned still made it through to eternity while Bro. Judas, a disciple ended in hell (Matthew 27:3-5).
Similarly, in Luke 16:19-31 is the story of Lazarus who made it to paradise whereas the rich man went straight down to perdition. And so, beloved, have you been faithful all along? Glory be to God! Nevertheless, take heed lest you miss out (1 Corinthians 10:12). Because, “there’s a bad man on his way to eternity while the so-called righteous may end up in hell”. Brother! You may have robbed and killed before. Sister, you might have had series of abortions amongst other sins. But, today there is hope for you because your rugged past doesn’t matter (Isaiah 1:18), your final end is what matters to God (Ecclesiastes 7:8).
If you’ll surrender wholeheartedly to Jesus today. He’ll blot out your sins and give you a new personality (2 Corinthians 5:17).
PRAYER
1. Lord Jesus, I acknowledge that You died so I can be saved. Therefore, have mercy on me and forgive all my sins and bad past (mention).
2. Holy Spirit, I need You every moment. Come and dwell afresh in me to lead my path till the end.
3. I shall not fail at the edge of breakthroughs
WITH CHRIST… NO GUILT IN LIFE NOR FEAR IN DEATH!
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