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Easily the darkest chapter in the book of Luke is the sentencing and execution/crucifixion of Jesus. To see how both Herod and Pilate saw no punishment worthy of death, and yet the crowds of Jerusalem in a democratic mob-rule sought for a life-giver to be murdered while a life-taker would be freed. The verse that stuck out to me was Jesus words to the man on the cross who asked to be remembered. Jesus says, “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise.”

I consider the comfort of being told that in the face of death there will be a righteous burial and a righteous passover exiting this life and this world. As a Christian we are not called to fear death, but God alone. As a Christian, our death should signify a release from sin and a welcoming into the arms of the Father, God. Sadly, death is a guarantee in this life, but it does not have to be the end. In fact, we can die more than once in this life, and that is proven time and time again throughout scripture. In a way we could also say that some people may not even experience death, but that is a time before Jesus. Deeply consider death and its stronghold over your life… releasing the fear of death will give you more freedom to find peace during chaos, it can give you more ability to achieve joy during times of exhaustion and tribulation, and it can give you more confidence in who you are and how you can be a better follower of Jesus.

Like always, God Bless,

James Arthur Ferguson