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We celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary in 2008. Our children helped us celebrate with an all expense paid all arranged vacation In Hawaii.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
The thoughts in this post are borrowed and edited from Max Lucado's book, No Wonder TheyCall Him The Savior. This is my favorite of all of Max's books.
"I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise" Luke 23:43.
The only thing more outlandish than the request was that it was granted. He who deserved hell got heaven. What, for goodness' sake was Jesus trying to teach us? What was he trying to prove by pardoning this strong-arm, who in all probability had never said grace, much less done anything to deserve it. Jesus chose him to show us what he thinks of the human race. We are valuable in his sight.
We say that you are valuable if you can slam-dunk a basketball or snag a pop fly. You are valuable if your are pretty, if you can produce, if your name has a "Dr." in front or Ph.D on the end of it. You are valuable if you have a six-figure salary and drive a foreign car.
Jesus' love for us does not depend on any of this. Not at all. In the eyes of the King, you have value simply because you are. Period.
I smile because I don't deserve his love. None of us do. And it makes me smile to think that there is a grinning ex-con walking the golden streets who knows more about grace than a thousand theologians. No one else would have given him a prayer. But in the end that is all that he had. And in the end, that is all it took.
NO WONDER THEY CALL HIM THE SAVIOR.
15 comments:
What a great post. I really enjoy Max Lucado's writings! Thank you for sharing it. Have a wonderful Easter.
Blessings,
Sandi
Amen. Great post.
Blessings.
This is my favorite Max Lucado book too. I never tire os hearing the unique way he tells these truths.
Charlotte
That is my favorite Max Lucado book, too, out of all of them. Thanks for sharing this. Like Charlotte says, I never tire of reading the wisdom this book contains. Probably because I never get tired of hearing about Jesus! :-)
Happy Easter!
XO,
Sheila :-)
Thank you Clif for another great post! Max Lucado has a way of making his point so crystal clear!
He is Risen Indeed!
Happy Easter,
Jean
Cliff, One word AWESOME!!!'
Blessing,
Sue
I knew you would post something wonderful for this celebration we call Easter. Blessings and thank you.
Know Wonder We call Him SAVIOR!
Willnette
His words make me feel so free and accepted by that wonderful unconditional love of Christ. A very special message this Easter Sunday for sure!
WOW! What a powerful post!
God Bless,
Ginger
This Lucado book is a favorite of mine as well - I love everything by Lucado! What a message...Kathy
We don't deserve it, but we have it! Thanks for sharing. Happy Spiritual Sunday. I wish you a Blessed Easter as you celebrate our risen Lord.
We will never be loved more. Happy Easter to you. Be blessed!
A wonderful post that touched my heart. Thanks as always Clif. I think I'll share this post on my blog this week.. I know you won't mind. I wish you and your beautiful bride all the blessings that Easter brings.
Dixie
I see why that's your favorite. Just reading that little piece makes me wanna be a better me. GOD IS GREAT, INDEED! Thanks for sharing Mr. Cliff.
Cliff, Thank you for this fine post.
Thank you also for your thoughts and prayers for me. God has spared my life and He didn't have to. I thank him so much.
I am going to leave up your site this afternoon so I can hear the music while I rest. It is so peaceful.
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