Thought For Today

(Jesus continued)  “But he (the older son) was angry and refused to go in.  His father came out and entreated him, but he answered his father, ‘Lo, these many years I have served you, and I never disobeyed your command; yet you never gave me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends.  But when this son of yours came, who has devoured your living with harlots, you kill for him the fatted calf!’”  Luke 15:28– 30

Lord what an interesting story this is.  How easy it is to see the older son’s side of the story.   I sure have to agree with him and can understand how he felt.   I can’t help but wonder if the father even realized how hurtful this would be to this older son.  Often things are done like this without even considering anyone else because we are just so happy.

Lord You tell us that the first shall be last and the last shall be first.  That verse is as hard for me to understand as this story is.  And Lord isn’t that because it isn’t about anyone but me.  I am being selfish in my thoughts when I think like the older son.

Thank You Lord for Luke’s account of this story because it helps us all look inside to see just where we are coming from.

Thank You for the wisdom and understanding You give us to see ourselves as we truly are.

Thank You that even though You see our thoughts and know our hearts You still love us.

Your unconditional love for us is amazing Lord and I thank You for it.

Thank You Lord.

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