Never Too Late

When Jesus hung on the cross, there were two thieves hanging beside him. Both of them were at the end of their lives, but only one of them saw something different in Jesus. As he hung in his final moments of life, he asked Jesus for grace and a second chance. It didn’t matter that he didn’t have long to live. Despite the circumstances, Jesus responded with love and mercy. That thief was given forgiveness and eternal life minutes before his death.

His life may have been marked by crime and regret, but he was still forgiven and promised eternal life. The very same day he entered paradise as a clean man. His simple and profound faith saved him. His story is a powerful reminder that no matter where we are or how far we’ve fallen, it’s never too late to turn to Jesus. There is nothing in our lives that cannot be redeemed.

You might have regrets in your life that you wish you could take back. There might be moments or situations that you aren’t proud of. Maybe you lay awake at night and remember your past choices, or maybe you feel trapped by messes of your own making. Think about the thief on the cross and remember that God’s grace is always available to you. He isn’t tallying up your mistakes, waiting for you to reach a threshold that is beyond his ability to redeem you. His arms are always open, and he is eager to show you mercy.

There is always hope in Jesus. The God you serve is the God of second chances. His love has no end, and his grace has no bounds. It is never too late for you to follow him, start anew, and experience the transformation that he alone can bring. Your heavenly Father longs to be gracious to you no matter where you are or what you’ve done.