“For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.” Luke 15:24

It is never too late to make a fresh start with God. The familiar analogy of the Prodigal Son reminds us of God’s amazing grace to bring reconciliation to the lost. The term prodigal is defined as one who spent his inheritance or funds on extravagant living.

Luke gives us a detailed story of a young man who demands his portion of inheritance from his father. The father granted the son’s wish. The problem was not in asking but in the way he chose to live and use the substance given to him from the father. We must remember that we will one day answer for the way we use the talents and gifts that our Heavenly Father has given to us.

It was the beginning of a tough lesson for the son. He fell on hard times when his funds ran out. Times became so hard that he found himself eating the husk that was given to the swine. It is often said that the grass always looks greener on the other side. What appeared like a glorious lifestyle was now his worst nightmare. Satan often camouflages those things that will destroy us and makes them seem desirous of something we just can’t live without.

God knows each of his children. He has no respect of persons and gives us a free will to make our choices. Yet, nothing will happen to us outside of His permissive will. He is all about our growth and development into His image. He sends test in our lives to teach us the lessons that will always point us to faith and dependence on Him.

The prodigal son came to his senses and recognized that his father’s servants were treated far better than his current circumstance of living. He decided to return home as a servant; His father was waiting and saw him afar off…he sent for the servants to welcome his son home with full privileges of a beloved child.

Reconciliation always brings joy in heaven. God’s grace provides His best to those who humbly come seeking Him for salvation and restoration. God is gracious and longsuffering towards us all. It’s inevitable that we will certainly mess-up in life; but we have this assurance of His faithfulness “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9.

We can run to the foot of the cross and receive God’s forgiveness and innumerable blessings prepared for His beloved children. His love is unconditional!

God blessings and grace to all.