Godless Judgment (Max Lucado-In the Grip of Grace) Part 3

Be careful! The Peter who denies Jesus at tonight's fire may proclaim him with fire at tomorrow's Pentecost. The Samson who is blind and weak today may use his final strength to level the pillars of godlessness. A stammering shepherd in this generation may be the might Moses next door. Don't call Noah a fool, you may be asking him for a lift. "Do not judge before the right time, wait until the Lord comes. (1 Cor 4:5)

A condemned criminal was sent to his death by his country. In his final moments, he asked for mercy. Had he asked for mercy form the people, it would have been denied. Had he asked for it of the government, it would have been declined. Had he asked it of his victims, they would have turned a deaf ear. But it wasn't to these he turned for grace. He turned instead to the bloodied form of the One who hung on the cross next to his and pleaded, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your Kingdom." And Jesus answered, "I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in Paradise." (Luke 23:43).

As far as we know Dahmer did the same thing. And as far as we know, Dahmer got the same response. And when you think about it, the request Dahmer made is no different than yours and mine. He may make it from a prison bunk and you may make it from a church pew, but from heaven's angle we're all asking for the moon.

And by heaven's grace we all receive it.

Amen!

Max and Tammy