The next thing about this thief was his faith in Christ Jesus. We talk
about the faith of Abraham and Moses; why, this thief had the most
remarkable faith of any man on record. He took his stand at the very
head of the class, passing by many who had wonderful faith. He heard
no sermon, saw no sceptre in Christ's hand, no crown on His brow, nor
witnessed any marvellous works, yet he had wondrous faith. Why, God
was twenty-five years toning up Abraham's faith. God met Moses in the
burning bush, and went up into the mountains and talked with him; and
Isaiah saw God lifted up on His throne; but not so with this thief.
There were many who had met Christ and seen wonderful things. His
disciples had heard Him discourse, and had seen Him raise the dead,
and yet they had forsaken and left Him. Yet here amidst the darkness
and gloom this poor thief had faith in Him; for although the Jews had
nailed his hands and feet to the cross, they did not nail his eyes,
and he could look at Him. They did not nail his heart to the cross,
and it is with the heart man believeth, as we read in Romans, and with
his heart _he believed_. There's faith for you.