East Ridge Pres

Luke 23:32  Two others, who were criminals, were led away to be put to death with him. 33 And when they came to the place that is called The Skull, there they crucified him, and the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. 39 One of the criminals who were hanged railed at him,[d] saying, “Are you not the Christ? Save yourself and us!” 40 But the other rebuked him, saying, “Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? 41 And we indeed justly, for we are receiving the due reward of our deeds; but this man has done nothing wrong.” 42 And he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” 43 And he said to him, “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise.” The thief is so close to death, so desperate that he speaks straight to the point. His need is now. His need is urgent. The thief knew he was a sinner. He had stolen from other people. He had broken God’s law. He deserved death. This is the moment when all of us finally reach Jesus in prayer.