Jesus was crucified between two criminals. One belittled Jesus while the second criminal believed.
The second criminal said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.”
Jesus responded, “I assure you this day you will be with me in paradise.”
Luke 23.42-43
Jesus is no ordinary king. He reigns from the cross, not a throne. He forgives a thief as his final act rather than command an army to his rescue. In this act of forgiveness he completes his mission as the prophet the Spirit anoints to announce a year of God’s favor, a jubilee year.
Whom do you need to forgive? From whom do you need forgiveness?
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