Wednesday, April 5 You will be with me in Paradise.​—Luke 23:43.

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Wednesday, April 5

You will be with me in Paradise.—Luke 23:43.

 

Two criminals were being executed alongside Jesus. (Luke 23:40, 41) One of them turned to Jesus and said: “Remember me when you get into your Kingdom.” (Luke 23:42) Knowing that his Father is merciful, Jesus spoke words that gave hope to this dying criminal. (Ps. 103:8; Heb. 1:3) Jehovah is eager to forgive us and to show us mercy if we are truly sorry for the bad things we have done and we exercise faith that we can obtain forgiveness of our sins through the shed blood of Jesus Christ. (1 John 1:7) Some may find it difficult to believe that Jehovah could ever forgive them. If you feel that way at times, consider this: Shortly before he died, Jesus made an expression of mercy to the condemned criminal who was just beginning to show faith. So how much more would Jehovah show mercy to his faithful worshippers!—Ps. 51:1; 1 John 2:1, 2. w21.04 9 ¶5-6

Memorial Bible reading: (Daytime events: Nisan 14) Matthew 27:1, 2, 27-37