The Father’s Heart D30012022

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The Father’s Heart

"But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.”— Luke 15:20

Our God is a loving Father who has a HEART FOR THE LOST. He wants men to know Him and return to the blessed way. He longs to have a fellowship with us. in this story, we see the father waiting for his son’s return; This is a great moment. His father saw him and was moved with compassion. Have you ever wondered how long the son was gone? Day after day the father watched for his son. Night after night he waited for his return with a LOVING HEART filled with compassion. It is also a GRACIOUS moment “threw his arms around him and kissed him”. Yes! he stands before the Father for judgment but was declared discharged and acquitted because the father has already forgiven him. He restores him as his son by giving him the robe, the ring, and sandals. The boy repented. He was prepared to be a slave for the father, but it was not necessary. The father has prepared everything. This is a “Grace Encounter” v21-22.

This is the same encounter we have today because of our faith in Jesus John 3:16. God wants us to know He has prepared everything we need. When we confess our sins and repent, God gives us the right to become His children John 1:12. Jesus paid the price; we don’t have to be slaves, to do something to repay for our wrongs. We can’t. Only Jesus can.

Now what is left for us is to live a life worthy of our calling as sons and daughters of God 2 Corinthians 6:18 And, “I will be a Father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.”

PRAYER

Lord, thank you for our salvation in Christ. Help us to love and forgive each other, as you love and forgive us. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Rev. Isaac G. Y Bangalu Founder & CE

Couples & Singles Network for Christ Initiative

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