Thief

I am a thief.

I am a murderer,

walking up this lonely hill.

What have I done?

I don't remember.

no one knows just how I feel.

And I know that my time is coming soon...

it's been so long, oh such a long time

since I've lived with peace and rest.

Now I am here, my destination.

I guess things work for the best.

And I know that my time is coming soon...

Who is this man?

This man beside me.

They call the King of the Jews.

They don't believe that He's the Messiah.

But somehow I know that it's true.

The laugh at Him in mockery

and they beat Him till He bleeds.

They nail Him to the rugged cross

and they raise Him

yeah, they raise Him up next to me.

My time has come.

I am slowly fading

I deserve what I receive

Jesus, when you are are in your kingdom,

could you please, please remember me?

And he looks at me, still holding on

the tears fall from His eyes

and He says, "I tell the truth,

today you will be with me in paradise."

and I know that my time is coming soon.

And I know that my time is coming soon.

And I know paradise is coming soon.

----- "Thief" by Third Day from Offerings: A Worship Album-----

This song has captivated me since the very first time I've heard it. It is a beautiful retelling of the story of the criminals who hung beside Jesus that is found in Luke 23. How amazing is the grace of Jesus, that even as criminals, we can see the assurance that when we ask, paradise is ours today. Incredible. Oh, Jesus, thank you for making this a truly Good Friday!