THE PRODIGAL SON

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THE PRODIGAL SON… AND HIS BROTHER. (LUKE 15:11-32)
                This is one story we’re all familiar with.  So without beating around the bush, I’ll just go straight to the point.
                The first son.
Luke 15:12 “And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that is coming to me. And he divided his living to them.”
Luke 15:29  “And answering he said to his father, Lo, these many years I have served you, neither did I transgress your commandment at any time. And yet you never gave me a kid so that I might make merry with my friends.”
                According to verse 12, the father divided his inheritance amongst his sons. But in verse 19, the first son complained that his father never gave him a young goat to share with his friends... the same son to whom was given a greater share of his father’s property. According to the whole story, the son didn’t ask, but he was expecting his father to give him. This is a bit similar to us, the day we got saved/ born-again, we had access to receiving a lot of promises; Divine healing protection provision, promotion… and Eternal Life. The thing is we either don’t ask, or when we ask, we ask with the wrong motives. (John 14:14 James 4:3). Like the son was diligent in serving his father and never transgressing His commandment, we also must be diligent in serving God and keeping His commandment. This qualifies us for asking whatever we want from God, as long as it’s in His present will for us, and not above our present spiritual level.
                 This son was a bit similar to Elisha, in the sense that, even though Elisha had “the double anointing”, more than enough power to heal himself, he died of a sickness. Yet a dead man was resurrected by touching Elisha’s bones i.e. he was healed by the remnant power in Elisha’s bones                The prodigal son (Luke 15:21-22)… After the son repented and humbly forsook his sins, He was forgiven and accepted back.
Luke 15:22 “But the father said to his servants, Bring the best robe and put it on him. And put a ring on his hand and shoes on his feet.”
                The best robe, a ring and shoes.
The robe symbolizes righteousness/ God’s hope of you becoming righteous and glorious like His Son Jesus Christ.
The ring symbolizes authority (backed with faith) not just over people, but also over the devil. (1 sJohn 4:4, Romans 8:37)
The shoes, with reference to the “Armor of God/ Love”, this represents the “feet shod with the gospel of peace, you can say it symbolizes the “Great Commission”. (Mark: 14-18)
                This is expected of every born again. When the prodigal son returned home, his father threw a feast to celebrate his return. Likewise you and I, there was rejoicing in heaven when you got saved. Don’t let their rejoicing over you be in vain; go out there preach the gospel, through your words, “your actions and reactions” towards men. Be a diligent preacher and doer of His Word. And if you have any need, you can always ask God, He’s just a prayer away. Just make sure you act in faith, and discern wisely before you act.

Grace be with you. Amen! 


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