Forgive Them
Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up his clothes by casting lots. — Luke 23:34 Gracious Lord Jesus, my friend and my King, Your first words from the cross were, "Father, forgive them." As you willingly laid down your life and allowed Roman soldiers to nail your wrists and your feet to the rough timbers of your cross, you cried, "Father, forgive them." As rulers and onlookers mocked and jeered shouting, "He saved others, let him save himself!", you said, "Father, forgive them." As soldiers gambled for your clothing and sneered saying, "If you're the King of the Jews, save yourself," you breathed out, "Father, forgive them." Forgiveness was overflowing from your breaking heart toward a people who were wickedly callous yet deeply confused. "For they do not know what they are doing." How could they? They had no idea that the sinless Son of God was paying t...