The Penitent Thief

Max Lucado Daily Devotional

Max Lucado

Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

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🗓️ 6 March 2026

⏱️ 1 minutes

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Much has been said about the prayer of the penitent thief on the cross next to Jesus. But dare we...

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0:00.0	This is Max Lakato. Much has been said about the prayer of the penitent thief on the cross next to Jesus.
0:07.8	But dare we forget the one who didn't pray? He offered no request. He too could have requested mercy.
0:16.2	He too could have asked Jesus to remember him in the new kingdom, but he didn't.
0:22.5	He offered no prayer of repentance, and Jesus didn't demand one. Jesus gave both criminals the same choice. One said,
0:30.8	remember me, the other said nothing. There are times when God sends thunder to stir us, there are times when God sends blessings to lure us. But then there are times when God sends thunder to stir us. There are times when God sends
0:38.6	blessings to lure us. But then there are times when God sends nothing but silence as he
0:44.2	honors us with the freedom to choose where we spend eternity. This is Max Locato.

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