Peter was the first friend. He denied Jesus three times. He said that he didn't know Him despite being with Him for three years. The second friend, called Judas, sold Jesus for 30 pieces of silver. He led the armed crowd to illegally arrest Jesus. The Roman soldiers then tortured Jesus & had him carry TWO pieces of wood that was attached together to form a cross. Jesus was crucified on that cross in between TWO thieves in a place called Golgotha.
One of the thieves complained harshly to Jesus, "Are you not the Christ? Save yourself and us!" (Luke 23:39). The other one defended Jesus. He humbly requested the Son of God to "remember me when you come in your kingly power." (Luke 23:42)
Jesus granted his request by telling him, "Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise." (Luke 23:43)
Let's go back to the TWO friends of Jesus. Peter repented. He saw the risen Jesus & rushed towards him. Jesus forgave Peter. He fulfilled the prophecy to lead the Church that Jesus founded. To this day, Peter's successor continues to lead that Church. Judas, on other hand, was driven by guilt & killed himself.
These TWO stories point us to one truth. You can always go back Jesus to ask for forgiveness. No sin is too much for the GREAT LOVE that God has for you.
"I THIRST."
Jesus mentions these TWO words while He was nailed on the cross & was about to die.
Today, may those TWO words also be our prayer.
"I THIRST."
We THIRST for You our Lord Jesus Christ. Because nothing else in this world will satisfy the emptiness of our hearts but You alone.
Have a blessed #GoodFriday ! - alvinfabella@yahoo.com
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