Yes, there was "the death bed conversion"!
Luke 23:34-43 NKJV 34 Then Jesus said, "Father forgive them, for they do not know what they do." And they divided His garments and cast lots. 35 And the people stood looking on. But even the rulers with them sneered , saying," He saved others; let Him save Himself if He is the Christ, the chosen of God."
36 The soldiers also mocked Him, coming and offering Him sour wine, 37 and saying, "If You are the King of the Jews, save Yourself." 38 And an inscription also was written over Him in letters of Greek, Latin and Hebrew: THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS. 39 then one of the criminals who were hanged blasphemed Him, saying, "If You are the Christ, save Yourself and us." 40 But the other answering, rebuked him, saying, "Do you not even fear God, seeing you are under the same condemnation? " 41 "And we indeed justly, for we receive due reward of our deeds; but this Man has done nothing wrong." 42 Then he said to Jesus, " Lord remember me when You come into Your kingdom." 43 And Jesus said to him, "Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.
For those who cry out in prayer for a loved one who has not taken the walk with Jesus, still has opportunity in those last minutes and hours before death. We see this in the criminal who saw no wrong in Jesus Christ and received into his heart the very kingdom Jesus came to bring to those who required salvation!
Now talk about being between a "hard rock" and serious bad place, there were two had gone the way that was destruction indeed.
One criminal each hung on either side of Jesus and each most likely looked like
the criminal, the outlaw, one who would not follow law, instruction or truth.
And in this life we can certainly walk down a sidewalk and see a good person,
likely one respected in their home or even community but they may not have eternal life with Jesus nor have a heart that has received Him.
But when it comes to the end of our days, whatever walk we
have chosen, good or bad, one thing is certain, and that is, there is a kingdom
to gain in God and a hell to avoid that bears the presence of the devil.
On
that hill called Calvary, the place of the Skull, ONE was known as the good but
two were known as the bad, their deeds most criminal to be found hanging with
no way out.
Yet Jesus was between these two men, two appearing bad, yet
one's heart revealed this: "Do you not even fear God, seeing you are under the same condemnation?" And we indeed justly, for we receive due reward of our deeds; but this Man has done nothing wrong."
Yes, words declare the way in which we will go! Even up to the last hour with few chances remaining, still Jesus was there to lead the way to Paradise! I know the Lord does this for those who will hear, receive and commit in just moments before leaving this earth! He did for this man who spoke truths from his heart.
Should you have a 'loved one' who has not followed Jesus, be steadfast to believe and hold your confession that God's commands will be received by them. For you and I know that faith can save, but we also know that perseverance in doing good works is the greatest indication that your faith or mine is genuine when we put our trust totally in God who saves! (James 2:14-26) God was steadfast in sending the Son of His love for us. And as He persevered to bring Jesus forward, it was those who prophesied of His coming. Those faithful to hear God will pronounce the same over those who have not yet entered His kingdom by being born again. Let's be thankful for God's saving grace. ( 1 Corinthians 15: 57-58)
When you and I are intimately involved in devotion to God our Father, heed what has been given us through our salvation through Jesus Christ, we will hear the Holy Spirit on how all will come together for God's glory.
Pray and prophesy over your loved one today. There is still time!
Believe and pray this: Father, I come in the name of Jesus to plead His blood on ________________ (name of loved one ) and on all that over which YOU have made us stewards.
In the Name of Jesus I plead the Blood of Jesus over the
portals of _____________ ( name of loved one) mind, will and emotions and body (which is the
temple) of the HOLY Spirit.
I believe __________is protected by the blood of the
Lamb that gives ___________________ access to the Holy of Holies. Satan I declare to you that
you will not bring in strife, anxiety, or anger with _____________ (name).
Father, I pray the love of God abounds in this individual I have claimed for YOUR kingdom that Jesus revealed to us.
Lord, You have said that the life of the flesh is in the
Blood. Thank You for this blood that has cleansed us from sin and sealed the
New Covenant of which we are partakers and I believe my loved one _______________________(name here) is partakers with us in the New Covenant. I believe no matter their heart, I believe it softened & receptive to reveal they are open to Jesus Christ and to spending eternity with Him.
"He… who ……would love life And see good days,
Let him refrain his tongue from evil, And his lips from speaking deceit. Let him turn away from evil and do good; Let him seek peace and pursue it. For the eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, And His ears are open to their prayers; But the face of the LORD is against those who do
evil." (1 Peter 3:10-12)
Father, I love life and desire to see good days for myself, my family and _______________who seems far away right now. But I believe YOU and YOUR words of truth. Today I refrain my tongue from evil and my lips from speaking deceit. I choose to turn away from evil and do good as I expect the same for ___________ (name here). Today I seek peace and pursue as I do for ________________. I thank You Father that YOUR ears are open to my prayers for my loved one ________________!
I will see YOUR kingdom come in their life today and see them with me in Paradise with Jesus. I hold this, I believe and I have prayed it in Jesus Name. Amen.
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