Inspirational Bible Verses
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Daily Devotion
01/08/10
Luke 15:20-32
READ | Luke 15:20-32
Like the father of the Prodigal Son, our heavenly Father will not
force us to remain with Him. If we ignore His guiding Holy Spirit and
insist on following an ungodly path, He’ll let us go our own way.
Examining the parable, we learn what happens if we move outside of
God’s plan.
1. Our fellowship with the Father is significantly affected. The wayward son was no longer in close contact with his dad; their relationship was not as important to him as it had been. If we wander and make ourselves top priority over the Lord, we will also experience a disconnect with our heavenly Father. As Christians, we cannot move off God’s chosen path without first closing our mind and heart to His truth and His call on our lives.
2. Our resources—time, talent, and treasure—are wasted. The son squandered his money on frivolous things and ended up worse off than the laborers at his father’s house. God has bestowed spiritual gifts and material resources to build His kingdom, and He’s also provided His Spirit to offer guidance. Pursuing our own plan wastes what He has given us.
3. Our deepest needs go unmet. Chasing after dreams that are outside of God’s purposes will lead to discontent. Only in Christ can we find true fulfillment.
A great weariness will overtake us if we live apart from God. Poor
choices can result in lifelong regrets, but they don’t have to dictate
our future. The heavenly Father will welcome us with great joy and love
when we repent and turn back to Him. Have you wandered away? He’s
waiting for you.
Yours In Christ Jesus
John G. Camarillo
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