November 27, 2007
READ: Luke 15:25-32
It was right that we should make merry and be glad, for your brother was dead and is alive again. Luke 15:32
It was right that we should make merry and be glad, for your brother was dead and is alive again. Luke 15:32
The story of the prodigal son is actually the story of two wayward brothers and their loving father. Its a universal story that represents every member of the human race.
I cant fully identify with the prodigal. Riotous living is foreign to me. But the older brothers self-righteous attitudenow that resonates with my spiritual struggle. His sin was perhaps more serious than an out-in-the-open immoral lifestyle. Thats because it was hiddenbut easy to recognize when it surfaced.
Here are its characteristics: He chose anger instead of acceptance (Luke 15:28). He separated himself and would not go in (v.28). He said to his father, this son of yours (v.30), instead of calling him my brother. Clearly, he hadnt experienced the wonder of grace.
Yet the father loved both sons unconditionally. With the prodigal, he ran out to welcome him. And with his older son, he came out and pleaded with him (v.28). There was no harsh scolding, just joy for the younger son and a longing heart for his older son. What a wonderful picture of how graciously God pursues us!
Which son represents you? Have you responded to your heavenly Fathers immeasurable love?
Good evening Mayor.
Thank you for your daily lessons.
Good evening Mayor, thank you for the lessons from the Bible.
Good evening, Rus! Hope you are having a good beginning to
your week, and hope you are staying busy.
Thanks for our beautiful lesson from God’s Word!
Good evening, Mayor...thanks for today’s sustenance for body and soul.