“Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” — Luke 23:34
The cross was God’s megaphone
He stood at the mic, the letter folded in his pocket. The words he’d written were raw, honest, and deserved. But as the crowd leaned in, he felt the weight of something deeper — condemnation and mercy. Not vindication, but release.
The comfort – the tension
The tension is sharp: forgiveness feels like surrender when pain still pulses. But comfort rises in the realization that forgiveness isn’t weakness — it’s wisdom. It’s choosing to be free, even when the wound still whispers.
The drop
The dying man’s voice was loud, announcing the full accomplishment of his mission. Dying people usually speak in hushed tones and none have been known to choose to give up their life. “Life from the dead” becomes a chant that fills any stadium where people contemplate their destiny. Knowing that countless individuals would close their eyes to the truth, the speaker was sure that the path forward was to forgive them anyway.
Life is Fun, But Not a Joke 