To believe or not to believe
In the gospel of Luke we read the story of Christs crucifixion. In that Luke records the actions of the two criminals that were crucified with Jesus that day.
Luke notes,
“One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: "Aren't you the Christ? Save yourself and us!"
But the other criminal rebuked him. "Don't you fear God," he said, "since you are under the same sentence?
We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong."
Then he said, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.'"
Jesus answered him, "I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise." Luke 23:39-43.
The two criminals are if you think about it representative of every person that has encountered Jesus.
One wanted Jesus to perform a miracle, to get them down from the cross. He wanted physical proof in human terms Jesus was who He said He was.
The other illustrated what is required to get into heaven, confession of our sins and belief, in Jesus. Acknowledgement that Jesus is who He says He is. The Son of God, Saviour of mankind.
Thus my question to you;
Is Jesus the Son of God the Saviour of mankind?
And if you believe this have you confessed you sins to Him?
Please think about it.
