We all know the story of the prodigal son. He take his inheritance from his father and spent it on booze and women. When he had nothing left, everybody deserted him. The prodigal son ended up living and eating with the pigs. As story goes, when he came to himself, he remembered that his father’s servants ate well and lived in a good house. He decided to go home and ask his father for forgiveness and to work as one of his father’s servant.

As the prodigal son neared his home, he began to see the estate. What do you think his thoughts were as he approached home. I am sure he was afraid that his father wouldn’t accept him back again. What did he see on the horizon that compelled him to go home. When he saw his father running toward him, I can see his heart drop within him. But he was determined to go home to his father. The prodigal must have been amazed that his father hugged him and showed his love for him.

It is a poignant story that is played out in each of us. We waste what God has given to us on nothing. Then when we are caught between the rock and the hard place, we look for a deliverer. Those who are sincere find our way back home to our Father. Who by the way, loves us unconditionally. Those who want nothing more than to get out of trouble, never find peace in this world.

Our Father, God put this story into the bible to show us that we can go home again. But it takes repentance on our part to make that connection back to God. You can’t fake it with God. He knows our heart and hears what we say. So, if you are fed up with the trouble the world gives us, turn back to God and repent.

Crain Blanchard.

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