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‎"THE SECOND WORD OF JESUS ON THE CROSS IS AN OPPORTUNITY WELL USED" Luke 23: 41-43.

”Responding, the other criminal spoke harshly to him, “Don’t you fear God, seeing that you’ve also been sentenced to die? We are rightly condemned, for we are receiving the appropriate sentence for what we did. But this man has done nothing wrong.” Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” Jesus replied, “I assure you that today you will be with me in paradise.” Luke‬ ‭23‬:‭40‬-‭43‬ ‭CEB‬‬ I think the two criminals crucified alongside Jesus got the best opportunity ever, but unfortunately one of them didn't know. On the other hand, the second criminal recognized this opportunity and he made it to heaven. There is a great price to pay for being ignorant. It was not only the second criminal that seized the opportunity, Jesus also made good use of the same opportunity to add one more soul to His Father's Kingdom. The reason is that Jesus knew His purpose on earth and therefore made good use of every little opportunity He has.  The question is what are you