Luke 23:34
Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.
While Jesus was pleading for their forgiveness, they were gambling. We see in this scripture that the article they were gambling for was his garment. But if will look deeper, we will see that it was much more than that. They were gambling with their lives.
The Son of God was right above them. He was praying that his Father would forgive because they were ignorant of what they were doing. He was giving his life for theirs. He would have clothed them with righteousness instead of those old rags they cast lots for. If only they would have looked up. If only they would have thrown themselves upon Jesus. He would have given them the greatest riches that this world has ever known.
Think with me of that scene... Pharisees crying out for the death of Jesus, some followers weeping about Jesus, Roman soldiers giving out commands and now find themselves sitting down at his feet gambling for his clothes. If only they knew.
Are you gambling at his feet today? So many come so close to God and then walk away with some type of garment, but never receive that righteous robe and glorious crown. Come to Jesus now! Realize right now how close you are to the Savior. Let me finish by saying... "These odds are in your favor"
