A Father’s Open Arms Luke 15:10 [KJV] Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth. One of the great stories in the New Testament is that of the (Prodigal Son), found in [Luke 15:11-32/KJV]. I encourage you to read this story of a father’s great love. The younger son asked his father for an early inheritance so he could leave home and live life of pleasure without restriction or responsibility. And the result? He lost all of his money and ended up wallowing with the pigs. In the pit of despair, the son realized he was living a sinful life. The son returned home telling his father that he was no longer worthy to be his son. So imagine his shock and joy when his dad ran to embrace and kiss him with great compassion and forgiveness. Do you relate to the father or to the son? Maybe you relate to the older son and have remained dutiful to your family or your job while watching another person mess up and then receive forgiveness. No matter who you relate to in this story, we should embrace its message of love’s capacity to overcome human failings. Lord, help me become a (Man or Woman) who seeks Your unconditional love. Protect me from pride or jealousy so that I come to You (Lord Jesus) with my every weakness and am quick to forgive others. Amen...
Posted on: Sat, 18 Jan 2014 19:22:17 +0000
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