Prodigals... (part three)

Prodigals are never easy to deal with from a parent's perspective. They are self-centered, self-indulgent and just down right disrespectful. The first thing you want to do is grab them up and "ring their neck".

But in this post today, I just want us to remember the Prodigal's Dad in the parable Jesus told in Luke. Even in the son's rebellion, the Dad never showed anything but love.

Remember in the midst of our own rebellion our heavenly Father shows us love, even in His discipline.

Hebrews 12:6 tells us,

"For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and chastises every son whom He receives."

So yes, we should and must discipline our Prodigal, as much as is possible. But never lose sight of this - it is to be done in love. Scripture tells us "Love never fails." 1 Cor. 13:8.

This is short but there is enough to chew on and think about.

Gripped by Grace,
Hal