Playing the Long Game
by Chris Dew Ministries

Responding to God's Love and Salvation

Luke 23:39-43 NIV

One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: “Aren’t you the Messiah? 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, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.”

The last few days we havedrawn a parallel between Joseph interpreting dreams in prison and Jesus' interaction with the criminals on the cross. Both scenarios present a choice - to embrace or reject God's offer of salvation. The repentant criminal's request, "Remember me when you come into your kingdom," echoes our own need for grace. Reflect on your personal response to Christ's sacrifice. Have you fully embraced His offer of salvation? If you have, how is this transforming your daily life? If you're still uncertain, consider what's holding you back. Remember, like the criminal on the cross, it's never too late to turn to Jesus. His promise of paradise is available to all who put their trust in Him.

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Playing the Long Game by Chris Dew Ministries Responding to God's Love and Salvation Luke 23:39-43 NIV One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: “Aren’t you the Messiah? 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, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.” The last few days we havedrawn a parallel between Joseph interpreting dreams in prison and Jesus' interaction with the criminals on the cross. Both scenarios present a choice - to embrace or reject God's offer of salvation. The repentant criminal's request, "Remember me when you come into your kingdom," echoes our own need for grace. Reflect on your personal response to Christ's sacrifice. Have you fully embraced His offer of salvation? If you have, how is this transforming your daily life? If you're still uncertain, consider what's holding you back. Remember, like the criminal on the cross, it's never too late to turn to Jesus. His promise of paradise is available to all who put their trust in Him. #YouversionDevotion #ChrisDewMinistries #Allthings #Godisinthedetails
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