HE CHOSE THE NAILS – by Max Lucado

I don't know if the angels do entrance interviews in heaven, but if they do, this one would have been fun to witness. Imagine the thief arriving at the Pearly Gates Processing Center.

ANGEL: Have a seat. Now, tell me, Mr....uh...Thief, how did you come to be saved?

THIEF : I just asked Jesus to remember me in his kingdom. Sure didn't expect it to happen so quickly.

ANGEL: I see. And just how did you know he is a king?

THIEF : There was a sign over his head:"Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews." I believed the sign and- here I am!

ANGEL: (Taking notes on a pad) Believed...a...sign.

THIEF : That's right. The sign was put there by some guy anmed John.

ANGEL: Don't think so.

THIEF : Hmmm. Maybe it was that other follower, Peter.

ANGEL: Nope, wasn't Peter.

THIEF : Then which apostle did it?

ANGEL: Well, if you really want to know, the sign was Pilate's idea.

THIEF : No kidding? Pilate,huh?

ANGEL: Don't be surprised. God used a bush to call Moses and a donkey to convict a prophet. To get Jonah's attention, God used a big fish. There is no person he won't use. Well, that about wraps it up. (Stamps paper) Take this to the next window. (Thief begins to exit) Just follow the signs.

"I WILL SPEAK TO YOU IN YOUR LANGUAGE" Pg.42-43