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Those were the words the thief on the cross said to Jesus. We who claim to be Christian assume Christ will remember us. Jesus told us that if we love Him we would obey His commandments. The thief had no opportunity to do anything but Jesus assured him that very day he would be with Him in paradise. Why? Why does that thief get to go to paradise when we who are alive and yet remain have to obey a bunch of commandments?
Before all that obedience we have a wicked heart to take care of. Jesus knew the thief was wanting to be with Him. Isn’t that the key ingredient in our relationship with Christ? Do we simply want to be with Him? I think it’s that decision that makes us willing to do anything for Christ. The thief was willing, wanting to be with Christ.
We have nothing to offer Christ except our hearts, and the desire to be His bride. That’s enough for Jesus. Obedience is just preparation for the marriage supper of the Lamb. Whether five minutes or a long life, Jesus just wants us to be wanting to be His bride.