Prison Ministry

I had the privilege of working alongside a man who is deeply committed to prison ministry. He has a heart for people in prison and he regularly goes to share with them. He loves Jesus and he loves being a sort of bridge between the inmates and God. He asked me if I knew the occupation of the very last man that Jesus spoke to before he died? A thief. And he welcomed that thief into heaven because he believed in Jesus. What a powerful message for those who have faltered. We have all faltered. Whether we have committed crimes, torn apart relationships, hurt others by oversight or selfishness, or commit sins that no one knows of, we have all sinned. And yet, despite our sin, Jesus loves us so much that he would die on the cross. For you, for me, for people who have committed terrible crimes. He loves us all. What incredible grace Jesus shows to us, and what a privilege to meet Mendel.