The two thieves being crucified with Jesus were so filled with hate that even they were willing to use up some of their waning energy to hurl insults at the Lord (v.38, 44). The thieves on the cross, convicted and suffering the penalty of a cruel death, were still so deceived and filled with hate that they spent their final moments not reflecting on their own sin but instead trying to inflict more pain on someone else—what a horrible picture of how deceived mankind can be.
In one defining moment during the six hours of Jesus’ crucifixion, one of those thieves changed His mind about Jesus and was immediately offered love, forgiveness, and salvation by Christ (Luke 23:39-43).
Think about the contrast of man hanging on a cross and the Son of Man hanging on a cross.
Who is worthy of your adoration today?
Will you follow the ways of man or the ways of Christ?