Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.
- Luke 23:42
The man was nailed to a cross next to Jesus.
He had not lived a lifestyle worthy of mention in the Bible to say the least. He was not a moral man. He was not a good man.
We know him simply as Thief #2.
The man died that day.
He died a brutal death - legs broken, flesh nailed to a rough piece of wood, hanging on display. But it was not the most significant thing that happened to him on his cross.
Thief #2 was given life that day. He didn't adhere any religion that we know of. He didn't even pray the right prayer. He didn't hop down to be baptized, go to class, or do good works. He didn't follow the proper formulas or rituals.
He simply turned to Jesus.
Life begins with a simple turn to Jesus.
God, thank you for life in Jesus and help me every day to turn to you.
For now...
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