TEXT LUKE 23:39-43
TOPIC : THE GRAVE IS EMPTY AND THE DEBT FULLY PAID
[39]And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us.
[40]But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation?
[41]And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss.
[42]And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom.
[43]And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.
This felon by the right hand side of Jesus on the cross lived a terrible life of sin all his life.
During his last moments on earth, he was honest about his case. He judged himself and condemned himself but asked the son of God to remember him in His kingdom.
Jesus seeing his honesty and purity of heart forgave him and told him that "today, you shall be with me in paradise".
This man breathed his last, then opened his eyes and saw himself in paradise.
He was as amazed as the angels who had his file.
When they brought his file, they saw that it was clean without an incident.
What happened?
The precious blood of the Lamb had taken away his sins.
Hear what the scripture said in John 1 v 29,
" The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world."
This man did not attend Sunday school, he did not attend believer's class.
He only approached the Lord with a clean heart. He knew he did not qualify for what he had asked for, but mercy saw him through.
I pray that in this period of mercy, the mercy of our resurrected Christ will see you through in Jesus mighty name.
God bless you.
With the God I serve, nothing shall be impossible.
Your case is not
bigger than God.
May you have a God filled day in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
Your Victory is already guaranteed
It is well, do not give up, with God all things are possible
(Please be a blessing to seven persons by sending to them devotionals)
For further reading,
Deuteronomy 13,14.
Galatians 1,2.
Pastor Obi Ejikeme
Senior Pastor
House of faith, Nigeria
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