Even in the blackness of hate and evil swirling around the cross, the love of God broke through like the rays of the sun on a stormy day. That love shone down on the two thieves crucified on each side of Jesus. Their agony and fury boiled over and spewed out in a venom of curses and taunts
 
But one of the thieves grew quieter and quieter, untill finally he rebuked his partner in crime. "We are punished justly.....but this man has done nothing wrong. " And then, in one of the most moving conversation scenes in human history, the thief turned his face toward Jesus and pleaded in humble faith, " Jesus , remember me when you come into your Kingdom." No stained-glass homilies. No excuses. Just a desperate plea for help
 
And at this point Jesus performs the greatest miracle of the Cross. Greater than the earthquake. Greater than the tearing of the temple curtain. He performs the miracle of forgiveness....." Today you will be with me in Paradise." In the twinkling of an eye, that thief changed his eternal destiny, he passed from death to eternal life. We know this is so because Jesus made the promise !!!
 
 
Luke 23:43 - Jesus said- I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise
 
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Salvation in Jesus Christ is just that simple. This thief most likely never went to church, never attended Sunday school. And yet today he has eternal life in heaven. All because he opened his heart and let Jesus in. The road to heaven passes through the Cross of Jesus Christ. Jesus also told us that road is narrow and only a few will find it
 
Jesus is returning again very soon, just like He promised He would. Open your heart up today, to the love, grace and mercy that only Jesus Christ can offer
 
 
have a blessed day,    Gary