Prodigals Happen
The prodigal son didn't set off to be a prodigal. If you read the story it started with the younger of 2 sons asking for some of his inheritance. We assume he had a plan to blow his money on crazy stuff but I don't think that was his original intention. Maybe he wanted to start a business. Maybe he wanted to do some traveling. Maybe he wanted to buy his own place. We don't know but my thought is the father wouldn't have been willing to let go of the money if it was for foolish things. The other clue that we find is that both sons were given the money. The story says that it wasn't until some time later that the younger son decided to leave home. Here are some observations about how we can become prodigal.
1. We get comfortable with where we are spiritually- Just as the younger son was given a portion of his inheritance so we are given a portion of the the good things of God. Many times after a person has made their peace with God they get complacent. Many prodigals were raised in church and become indifferent to what has become to familiar to them. Prodigals are those who begin to wonder if there isn't some thing else for them.
2. When we are young we are under the watchful eye of our parents. It is natural to reach the age where we need to get on our own. When we make that break many time we find that we are not as rooted as we thought we were. Many people as they age began to feel that time is passing and unfulfilled dreams can lead to destructive thinking if our mind are allowed to entertain such thoughts.
3. It is easy to get lost in a world that is constantly calling us. The distant country that the prodigal went to started of with new things. New friends, new location, new experience and the reality that we are in control of what we decide we want to do. Its my life I can do what I want.
Conclusion: In our prodigal condition God waits for us to consider our ways. God waits for us to start rethinking our decisions. God does not judge us but He loves us. God waits for us. God waits for you. My prayer is that we will turn to the Lord with all of our hearts and once again be passionate for Him.
Personal request from Pastor George
I am in need of people who will help me get Sonrise SA back from the dead. How can you help?
Please pray for me and Sonrise
If you can help me in our quarterly gathering please contact me
Pass the word about what is happening as we resurrect Sonrise Church
In Jesus Name,
Pastor George
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