Week 11 - The Journey Day 3
"He replied to him, "Amen, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise." Luke 23:43
What saved the good thief? "Everyone who acknowledges me before others I will acknowledge before my heavenly Father." Matthew 10:32. The good thief rebuked the other thief and said "have you no fear of God". He knew who was being crucified next to him, his heart knew who was there, love can not conceal itself. The Word of God is live and must act upon His word. "The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he saves them." Psalms 34:8
What else did the good thief do that we should do on a regular bases? "Those who conceal their sins do not prosper, but those who confess and forsake them obtain mercy." Proverbs 28:13. He went to confessions, one of the Sacraments of the Catholic Church, to the Great High Priest and he was absolved of his sins when Jesus told him, "today you will be with Me in paradise."
I always thought the good thief stole Heaven but he didn't he followed the word of God because he feared God. "The beginning of wisdom is fear of the Lord, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding." Proverbs 9:10. Read His word, a little each day and sit in silence and listen. He will give you tremendous insight.
What is God saying to me? There is no better way to start your day than sitting here with Me. You feel my warmth, you see My beauty and you hear My voice. Blessed is the man who sits and listen. Enjoy your day, I Am right here.
Dear Father, there is joy sitting at Your feet, there is depth in Your word when we listen to You speak to us in it. I pray for others sitting at Your feet, give them patience and understanding as they push thru their own mental blocks, to empty themselves of all their burdens and get to the place of understanding. It is hear that the journey begins. Prayers for friends sick with Covid, thank You Lord for giving us a holy fear for Your omnipotent power to save. In all the situations of our lives with love in our hearts all is well for You are at home. Praise be to God, my Creator and my Redeemer, Amen.
Mary, Queen of Heaven, Pray For us.
St Joesph, Hope of the Sick, Pray for us.
Viva Cristo Rey
The good thief spent an hour with Him, those of us who are Catholic and understand are blessed. I still have a long way to go on my journey.
Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4b
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