Daily Archive

Luke‬ ‭15‬:‭27-28‬ And he said to him, ‘Your brother has come, and because he has received him safe and sound, your father has killed the fatted calf.’ “But he was angry and would not go in. Therefore his father came out and pleaded with him. 

The prodigal son returned from his riotous living, and the father wanted to celebrate his return. Instead of the brother being glad for his brother’s return, he was angry. He was angry because he served his father faithfully and he was never celebrated, however, his wayward brother was celebrated upon his return.

This mentality was very common with religious people in the church. People who lived “holy” wanted to be praised, meanwhile, they wanted people who returned back to Christ to feel guilty or ashamed for what they’d done. Although heaven’s angels rejoice over a person’s repentance, the religious felt the need to condemn.  

What God’s Word is showing us is that we are to celebrate those who return back Christ. We should let them know God’s not angry with them, He still loves them, and He desires the best for their lives. Even if the same person is repenting week after week, that person should be celebrated. 

For those who need to repent (change by aligning your mentality with God’s Word), I encourage you to do so. Heaven and myself rejoice with you. For those who feel compelled to be religious and make someone feel guilty about their past, stop it and repent. As long as we’re living, grace through Jesus Christ is available.