Scripture

“So don’t be afraid, little flock. For it gives your Father great happiness to give you the Kingdom.”

~Luke 12:32, NLT

Quote

Our Heavenly Father’s love is always supernatural, always a miracle and always the last thing we deserve.

~Robert Horn

 

I love the parable of the loving father in Luke 15: he is the only character in the story who never changes, never stops giving, forgiving and loving. It is amazing, the more this father gives, the more he has to give. His giving does not diminish him. Try to imagine the prodigal coming to his senses: so hungry he could eat slop and then it dawns on him, “My father is a good man and he would probably take me on as a hired hand.” Then he decides to return and throw himself on the mercy of his father. It was a very intelligent thing to do; his father not only forgave him, he lavished him with gifts and all were undeserved. I would bet that every kid in the county wanted to be one of this man’s sons: wow, what a father!

This father in Luke 15 is a reference to our Heavenly Father. Who is the most generous person you have every known? We are all stingy compared to our heavenly Father who is going to give us the kingdom. I don’t deserve a kingdom. The prodigal didn’t deserve a robe, ring, sandals or party. If the world only understood what a fantastic FATHER we have, they would surely want to be member of the family.

Extra

Running very late today. This is an old blog reposted. It was first written in July of 2014. I had some things that had to be done at the house but hope to get back on track tomorrow. Christy Clark is in HH. Pray for Christy and Charity Clark and don’t forget to pray for Lincoln.

Have a great day. Thanks for reading the blog, such as it is.