Our Bit

Luke 23:32-34
J.B. Phillips New Testament (PHILLIPS)

32-34 Two criminals were also led out with him for execution, and when they came to the place called The Skull, they crucified him with the criminals, one on either side of him. But Jesus himself was saying, “Father, forgive them; they do not know what they are doing.” Then they shared out his clothes by casting lots.

"His words here remind us that his ultimate word to us is one of mercy and forgiveness. That is his ‘default’. He has done his bit, but for us to enjoy the blessings of forgiveness we need to do our bit and accept our need of it." - David Reay