Most of Jesus' best friends were fishermen, not scholars. One was a tax collector. Some had been possessed by demons. One sold her body for a living. What they had in common was there willingness to accept the gift of God. Together they were the kind of men and women Jesus loved to bring to His Father.
Even in His dying hour, while hanging on a cross between two dying criminals, Jesus gave the gift of eternal life. One of the two mocked Him, saying, "If you are the Christ, save Yourself and us." The other criminal rebuked the first and said, " Do you not even fear God, seeing you are under the same condemnation?" We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.' Then he said, 'Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.' Jesus answered him, 'I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise.'"
Luke 23:39-43, NIV
We too are #paradise bound! HalleluYAH!!! ?????
Blessings
