Then Jesus said, “Father forgive them, for they do not know what they do”.  Luke 23.34

 Do you ever wonder if God runs out of forgiveness for your sins? As humans, we are creatures of habit and the same temptations seems to follow us daily. Trying to stop the process of sin can be very difficult, especially today, as we live in an environment where temptation to pursue worldly living is more accepted than living in righteousness. Satan does a great job at whispering lies that God’s forgiveness runs out, especially when we commit the same sins.

 In my personal opinion, one of the most powerful messages Jesus delivered while on planet earth was His last words, “Father forgive them for they know not what they do”. Jesus came here to live a life that we should model our lives after, but the most important thing He did was make payment for our sins on a cross. God loves His creation (you and me) and He wants to have a relationship with everyone, but sin is what separates us from Him. That’s why Jesus came here, to provide a bridge between us and a holy and righteous God.

 If we confess out sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9

 God’s forgiveness, through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, does not give you permission to continue in sin. He gives us His Holy Spirit to help us in our battle with the sins that seem to show up unexpectedly. But, when we mess up, He is willing to forgive you and restore that relationship when you acknowledge your wrong doings, and ask for His forgiveness.  

 he said to Jesus, “Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom.” And Jesus said to him, “Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.” Luke 23:42-43

 As Jesus hung on the cross, waiting to die, He had a conversation with one of the others who was being crucified with him. He assured this man would be with Him in Paradise because of His faith in who Jesus was. Up until that moment in time, that criminal had no chance of eternal life in Heaven, but Jesus was willing to forgive him at the final moments of his life. He will always be ready to forgive you as well. God bless!