Sometimes I forget. And sometimes that means bad consequences for me. And at times, even bad consequences for those who depend on me.

But God never forgets.

Not even when He was on the cross in great agony.

Even in that state, He could be depended on.

“And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom” (42).

That former thief knew that he could “barge in” on Jesus’ agony to declare his faith and make his request.

Then he watched and heard Jesus die.

But I don’t think his hope died. Rather, I think he died in faith, anticipating Jesus remembering him “on the other side.”

He will also remember me!

from Luke 23:40

A little bit more from Luke 23: Glorified?!

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…it is probably defeat.

But not necessarily.

“And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left” (33).

Would you say that was a defeat for Jesus?

No, neither would I. Even though it sure does look like defeat!

But looks are deceiving. Sometimes. And this was one of them.

Maybe some of the defeat I’ve been feeling will turn out to have been a God-ordained stepping stone to victory.

I don’t know. All I can see and feel and taste right now is the stinging bitterness of defeat.

Nevertheless, this verse gives me hope and assurance. Maybe soon God will give me victory for defeat and sweetness for bitterness.

from Luke 23:26

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A little bit more from Luke 23: The Lord’s Prayer

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