RESPONSIVE TO OTHERS’ NEEDS

“But the other criminal rebuked him. “Don’t you fear God,’’ he said, “Since you are under the same sentence? ’’ Luke 23:40

Although Christ was reviled while hanging on the cross, one of the criminals crucified alongside Him responded to His sacrificial act. Thus, our text. This thief rebuked the sarcasm of the unbelieving thief. He declared that although they were guilty of the crimes of which they had been charged, Jesus was innocent.
At a time of great suffering, this thief showed great faith. Knowing that he faced his last hours on earth, he humbly asked to be remembered by Jesus Christ, recognizing that He is the King. He looked to Jesus and asked, “Lord remember me when you come into your kingdom”.

Jesus responded in love to the last minutes appeal on the part of the criminal and promised that before the day was over they would be together in the presence of the Father. Such is the sacrificial character, responsive to people’s need. As believers, let us clothe ourselves with the cloak of being responsive to others’ need.

PRAYER: GOD MAKE ME BE RESPONSIVE TO OTHERS’ NEED