Today’s Scripture: Luke 15:32, ESV- “It was fitting to celebrate and be glad, for this your brother was dead, and is alive; he was lost and is found.
The prodigal son had returned, and the father was explaining how it was the right thing to celebrate to the other brother who was feeling sorry for himself. The older son complained that he had stayed home and served his father, and yet he never received a party. This wise father reminded this disenchanted son that all that the father had was already his.
Sometimes we need to be reminded of what Jesus was promising to us regarding our heavenly Father in Luke 15:31, “Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours.” (ESV) Think about that for a second. All that is God’s is ours. Jesus was not talking about a point in time after we die but today, right now, you and I have all that is God’s.
I know that I have squandered many of the blessings that God created for me and yet my heart is filled with celebration and gladness to recognize that although I was dead to God for a large chunk of my life, I am now alive. I am glad that I have been found although I did my best to stay lost.
When we stop and consider what we take for granted, most days, we have way more to celebrate than not. Think about it, it does seem fitting to celebrate and be glad today when we consider all that God gives to us.
Today’s Prayer: Jesus, I am thankful You came after me when I was lost. Please continue to draw me near. I will continue to seek after You and rejoice. I find joy in repentance and acceptance in Your embrace. I too will diligently seek after those who are lost and rejoice with the heavenly celebration when they are found. Thank you, LORD, for giving me all that is Yours. I celebrate Your majesty today. Amen.
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