I marvel that the
second thief was aware of his own culpability, showing that his human conscience
had not yet been seared. Not only did He know of his guilt, he readily
confesses it.
It seems with most people, the
more they are convinced they are wrong, the more vehemently
they argue they are right.
Also I wonder about the second thief's testimony in regards to the character of Jesus. Was he privy to
the events of this itinerant teacher? Had he heard of the miracles? Or
perhaps he had been present to observe a healing or feeding first
hand. He could have been in the crowd that heard a sermon, or observed a
confrontation between Jesus and the Pharisees.
I have observed
frequently how the presence of the Holy Spirit in a Believer is recognized by
unbelievers. Obedience to the Supernatural is provoking to the natural man. And
since the power and persona of God can be convicting to others through our
lives, how much much much more would the Son of the Highest exude the
Eminence.
And if this malefactor
could discern the uniqueness that belongs to Jesus, how condemning is this
to the others?
Those who did observe
the miracles of those fed and those healed—surely some of them were in this
mocking and spitting crowd.
Mitch Triestman
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