Caroline Wong wrote:
Hi Terry (again);
The second story is the parable of
the prodigal son.
Consider that the prodigal son was
still a son when he was in the far country partying away all his money
and when he was in the pig sty eating pods. His father was still his
father even when the son is not there. When he saw his son approaching,
he ran to meet him. The son did not get a chance to apologize before he
was folded into his father's embrace and restored to his high position;
his father commanded that a ring be placed on his hand, sandals on his
feet etc. This tells us that God will forgive a repentant sinner.
He desires that no one be lost. He is so willing to forgive that He
will meet you half way.
Consider also the elder son who
stayed home and obeyed. He was just as much a son to the father and
just as loved. But he never knew how generous and forgiving his father
was. He thought he was deserving of something for his hard work and got
nothing even though the reality is that he has everything, including
his father. His father reached out to him nevertheless. Given my
choice, I would choose to be the older son for the simple reason that I
would have no bad memories. Unfortunately, I resemble the younger one
Terry
May we all dwell in the same house
in joyous peace, younger son and older son.
Love,
Caroline
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