(COME HOME!) I will set out and go back to my father and say to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son;make me like one of your hired servants.’ So he got up and went to his father.“But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him. “The son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ “But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let’s have a feast and celebrate. For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.(LUKE 15:18-24) The son has returned, bowing in obeisance and surrender, to the Father he feared would turn him away. But the Father rejoiced, called for the fatted calf, the ring, a robe, and sandals on his feet to array. So it is with the Creator toward His own beloved creation; if you go astray, He longs for you with open arms. And all the while you wandered, He covered you with His love, and tried to keep you from all harm. A Father like no other is the Lord in whom you serve; His tears drip upon your brow, when the world replaces Him Oh, my child, He cries, Dont you know, without me, You will fall to hurt when you follow your sinful whims? You are ever on His mind; He bought you with His blood, and your name is in the scars of His palms. He tries to woo you with His whispers, His love songs, and your remembrance of His Word in psalms. He beckons you with every mention of His presence by those around you, nudging you by His Spirit. You must listen and be drawn to His love; stop running, and ignore the growls causing you to fear it. Jesus Christ will never give up on those Hes called His own; He will fight for you fiercely to the end. For He leaves the ninety and nine to go after the lost sheep; He wants you in His arms when its time to ascend. You know, He follows you into the bars and evil places, hoping to catch your eye, and cause you to look up. He guards you and hovers over you, like a mother watching over her roving, careless, unknowing pup. You will be forgiven and welcomed with love and joy, if only you will turn around, and go back toward the light. Its the place of peace and safety, abiding in your Savior, and holding Him tight with all your might. The times are winding down, and the minutes are ticking away, renew His Spirit within you, and be free. For the night is coming when deception will be rampant, and it will be too dark for the rebellious to see. Do you smell the feast now roasting? Its for you, you know, as you turn back to Jesus, never more to roam. His eyes are upon you, the robe is in His hand; He has sandals for your tired, weary feet ... please Come Home! (SHALOM)
Posted on: Mon, 28 Jul 2014 13:29:36 +0000
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