Its Never Too Late | Jamie Grisham | Compassion Church

Mar 8, 2026 • Jamie Grisham

At the cross, three men were dying, but only one could save.

In this powerful message from Luke 23:34–43, we witness one of the most incredible moments in Scripture. As Jesus hangs on the cross, mocked by rulers, soldiers, and even a criminal beside Him, a powerful picture of humanity unfolds before us.

There are three crosses on the hill that day:

• One man dying in sin — the mocking thief.

• One man dying to sin — the repentant thief.

• One man dying for sin — Jesus.

In this moment, we see ourselves. Every person is represented in this scene, condemned, guilty, and unable to save ourselves. But something begins to change in the heart of the second thief. Instead of mocking Jesus like the others, he acknowledges three life-changing truths:

God is real

I am guilty

Jesus is innocent

This is the heart of true biblical repentance, agreeing with God about our sin and His holiness. When excuses end, grace begins.

With no time to clean up his life, no good works to offer, and no religious record to stand on, the thief does the only thing he can do, he cries out in faith:

"Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom."

And in one of the most hope-filled promises ever spoken, Jesus responds:

"Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise."

This story reminds us that:

We are just as guilty

We are just as helpless

And we are just as welcomed by grace

The thief on the cross proves something powerful: it’s never too late to come to Jesus, but you’re never too good to need Him either.

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