The second saying on the Cross

                                                   Second saying on the Cross

Luke 23:43 - Jesus answered him, "I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise"

    This is the context .Jesus was crucified along with two thieves.One of them insulted Jesus and mocked at him, and questioned his authority. The other thief , on the other hand ,  feared God . He knew he was guilty and also knew that Jesus wasn't guilty. So he rebuked the other thief ,  he repented , and asked  Jesus to only 'remember ' him . 


    Whereas Jesus, immediately answered saying that , he would be in paradise. 
This is a classic example of  'how much' God gives us ,  when we ask for little because we know we don't deserve so much. The thief only asked to be remembered , but Jesus promised him paradise ! 


    There's one more thing we can learn about God's nature through this paragraph. Jesus instantly forgave the criminal. He did not even take a moment before He promised paradise to the criminal. This is exactly how He forgives people even today . He does not require a big formal apology letter , or a bucket full of tears of repentance. All He needs is a broken heart and a contrite spirit that finds rest only in Him.He only requires a heart that has faith in Him as little as a mustard seed.


    The one thing that can be implemented and practiced by us is , when we 're in pain  , do good to others. We will be healed as we try to heal them. And also , we must be quick to not only forgive , but also to do good to others . Our reward in heaven waits !