February - Week 2:
 
The father in the Prodigal Son story loved the younger son enough to let him go. He loved his son even when the boy was far away from him. The father had already forgiven his son, and was waiting expectantly when he returned. When the boy came home, the father ran to him and embraced him.
 
This son was given grace because of the father’s love for him. The father not only forgave him, but lavished him with love and honor.
 
The older son was jealous of his brother and rebuked his father for accepting him back so easily. The father corrected his son’s wrong attitude by telling him to rejoice because the lost son was now found.
 
This is exactly what we as Believers are to do. God wants us to embrace those who come to Him. Jesus taught His disciples to rejoice over the sinner who repents!
 
APPLICATION:
How What is my attitude toward my Heavenly Father today?
What truth did I learn from this story that I need to apply to my life right now?
 
Sandra Davis, for the team at Women in Discipleship