Here are a few things to ponder over the next month. (I've already discussed it with a couple of you.)
On day 5 of lesson 4 it talks about the theif who accepted Christ. I want you to think about the point that Max Lucado makes when he said that the thief was the last one to show love to Christ before he died. Had you thought of it that way? If today were your last day on earth could you say you had done an act of "love" for Christ?
I also went back and read chapter 23 of Luke. Verse 12 of chapter 23 makes the statement that Herod and Pilate became friends that day. The day they both rejected Christ and refused recognize him as Lord. AND...it says that they had been at "enmity" before that. What fused that friendship? Just found it interesting. I'll be anxious to hear your thoughts on it next month.
Here's another thought......What was the difference between the theives? Why did one suddenly change and see his need of a Savior? Why was his heart softened? Here are a few thoughts...
1. He had a momma who had been praying for him.
2. Someone at sometime in his life had taken him to temple.
3. Someone had shown him grace..and the love of Christ.
I can't wait to hear your thoughts! Like I always say ladies....it is not just black words on white paper...These were REAL people. These were historical events. Dig deep...use your sancitifed imagination and lets ask the Holy Spirit to teach us all! I love you!
Lora
p.s. Also notice that in the story of Martha and Mary...it wasn't Martha's service that was the problem...it was her attitude....Can't the same be said of all of us at one time or another?....But He is Forgiving! Hallelujah!!!!
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