The Final Hour

The Final Hour
     It's the final hour!  What do we see?  What do we hear?
     We see a man who was faithful to His mission.  He hung on the cross.  With His very life slowly seeping away, He listens as the thief makes His appeal.  Here is a sinner asking forgiveness; a sinner recognizing the status of the Son of God.  Jesus answers his plea showing His continuing desire for the rescue of the souls of men. 
     It's the final hour!  Jesus sees His mother standing nearby grieving.  He sees John and, with love and compassion says, "Behold your mother!"
     It's the final hour!  Pain is excruciating.  Yet, Jesus cries outs, "Father, forgive them."
     It's the final hour!  What was in His thoughts?  Love, compassion, forgiveness, and concern for souls even though He was suffering greatly. 
     It's the final hour!  What and who will be on our minds when our lives are seeping away?