With Christ crucified
humble, simple men
the two thieves on the cross
dying beside the Lord
What they must have felt
their lives slipping away
knowing all too well their own sin
dying beside the unblemished lamb
One would deride him
taunting God, even in pain
the other begging for mercy
receiving the gift of paradise
Two thieves hanging
making such different choices
mocking our savior
or seeking his forgiveness,
confessing our sins to God.
March 26, 2010
Luke 23:32, 39-43
and meditation title, “Two Thieves”,
by the Reverend Peter A. Hey,
http://www.concordwumc.org
Wesley United Methodist Church
Concord, NH
March 28, 2010
Palm Sunday
Season of Lent
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