𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫

February 04, 2024

So, he returned home to his father. And while he was still a long way off, his father saw him coming. Filled with love and compassion, he ran to his son, embraced him and kissed him.

Luke 15:20 NLT Bible

Most of us are familiar with the parable of the prodigal son, who took his inheritance, wasted it on riotous living and ended up living with pigs. This verse tells us of the father's reaction when his son returned home after coming to his senses and realizing the gravity of his wrongdoing. His father saw him coming, was filled with love and compassion and ran to him with outstretched arms and embraced him. If only we can visualize this, we would realize that this is how Jesus reacts when a sinner comes home. He readily forgives us, wipes the slate clean of all our transgressions and we become His children.

We need to recognize that despite what we've done, God is ready to forgive us. We've probably strayed far from what we know to be morally right, violated our code of ethics and we're ashamed and wonder if there's any hope for us. We need to come to Jesus in our broken state, repent and know that He is merciful, loves us with an unconditional love and will forgive us. He's waiting for us and His arms are open wide. All we have to do is to run to Him.

Thank you, Lord, for your unconditional love. Forgive me for what I've done, for turning my back on You. Cleanse me Lord and create a new and right spirit within me. I love you Jesus. Amen!

Be Blessed!

Lydia