The Lamb’s Book of Life

Text: Lk. 23:39-43
More Lessons: I Jn. 1:8-9

It is common nowadays for associations to publish names of achievers in different fields. “Who is who in Africa” is one of such books and it is usually a great joy to be on the list. As a child of God, no matter your achievement here on earth, if your name is not written in the Lamb's Book of Life, you have lost everything. On the Cross of Calvary Jesus was crucified with two condemned criminals, because they were robbers. But while one rallied insults on the Lord, the other was remorseful and sought for forgiveness. He did not allow the pain of the cross or the uncomplimentary comments of the other robber to distract him from reshaping his destiny.

The world had condemned him justifiably but he knew the Saviour of mankind was available to forgive, if only he asked. He chided his colleague, then turned to Jesus with his last energy praying… Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom: v 42. He acknowledged that he was hanging on that tree with the King whose Kingdom he sought to enter.

Though on his way to hell, but because of his confession, Jesus literally pulled him back from eternal damnation to eternal bliss… Verily I say unto thee, today shalt thou be with me in paradise: v44. His last day became his best day. He had a golden last chance and he made the best of it. Put your sinful past behind you and repent NOW, then your name will also be written in the Book of Life. If an armed robber made it, your name must not be missing there; if Rahab the harlot made it, then you must make it. To make it into that book, you must be an overcomer; He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life.… Rev. 3:5.

You must overcome sin and Satan because he that sinneth is of the devil (I Jn. 3:8) and such cannot have his name in the Lamb's Book of Life. However, if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness: I Jn. 1:9. There is no one therefore whose name cannot be written in the Lamb's Book except those who reject the offer of forgiveness and cleansing by the blood of Jesus. I pray that you are humble enough today, to put arguments and self righteousness aside and follow in the steps of the forgiven robber to have your name written in the most vital register that no one can ever afford to miss.

Prayer/ Action
* Pray that you will not lose any great opportunity in life and eternity.
* Pray that your name will not be missing in the world's most vital register.
* Ask God to confirm to your spirit if your name is there today.
* Ask God for grace never to miss heaven.

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