Oct 2, 2015

A daily devotional through the Bible speaking with God as Adam and Eve may have in the garden east of Eden. Our website http://alittlewalkwithgod.com

summary

Have you ever really looked at what the father did for his son in the story of the prodigal son? Remember, an inheritance is supposed to come after a person’s death, but the father liquidated his assets, his ability to make a living for himself, to give his sons their inheritance before his death. Then a third of the value went to his youngest son and two-thirds to his oldest as was the custom. So imagine selling everything you have right now to give a third of its value to your rebellious, troublesome son. Your house is gone, your cars are gone, your furniture goes, everything. The auctioneer comes in and determines the value so your youngest can run away with everything you’ve worked for all your life.

It’s a good metaphor for how God treats you. He gives you a choice as to how you want to live, and it costs Him everything when you tear away from Him. God gave Himself to win you back. He gave up heaven and all its glory and became flesh to be the sacrifice for your sins. And He celebrates when you wake up and discover you can come back to Him. He welcomes you home with open arms as the father in the story does when you figure out His plans are best for you.

today's scriptures

Today’s Bible reading plans include:

Ready - Luke 15:11-32

Set - Zechariah 14; Psalms 147; Luke 15

Go! - Zechariah 13-14; Psalms 147; Luke 15