“Father, Forgive Them”

 “Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.”

‭‭Luke‬ ‭23‬:‭34‬ ‭KJV‬‬

Crucifixion was the cruelest form of execution reserved for the worst criminals.  While they were nailing Jesus to the cross, he prayed over and over, “Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they’re doing.” The soldiers, after they crucified him, gambled over his clothing.  Jesus did not pray for Himself but for them.  As the centurion crushed Him to the ground and tied His arms to the crossbeam, Jesus prayed, “Father, forgive them.”  When the spikes tore through each quivering palm, He prayed again, “Father, forgive them.”  When the soldiers parted His garments and gambled for the seamless robe, again Jesus prayed, “Father, forgive them”. Only heaven knows how many times that prayer was spoken.  Even now, He is able also to save them to the uttermost that come to God by Him, seeing He ever lives to make intercession for them.  Let’s believe that.  Amen!