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Scripture Reading: Luke 15:11-32

Focus Verse: Luke 15:17  He finally came to his senses.

I was recently in Kenya for a mission.  During the mission we were able to have a four day  evangelistic crusade in the western town of Rongo (near Kisii).  On the final night of the crusade I preached a message on "The Prodigal Son” from Luke 15.  

 

Here was a very foolish son that asked for his inheritance early.  He took that money and wasted all of it on wild living.  After all his money was gone he was in great need.  The Bible says no one gave him anything.  Now I want you to notice something in verse 17.  The Bible says that he came to his senses. The New King James version says it this way “he came to himself”.  I believe that means that he looked down deep into his heart and he didn’t like what he saw. He was down in a pit.  He was at the end of his rope.  He was at rock bottom.  He knew he had disobeyed his father, but more importantly he had disobeyed his heavenly Father, God.  He was sorry for what he had done.  He was ready to go home, he was ready to repent (to turn away from his sin).  When he got home his father welcomed him home with open arms.  The father still loved him because he was still his son.  

It’s the same way with our Father in heaven.  Is it time to stop seeking in places where God is not dwelling?  He is waiting for us to return home, and He is waiting to welcome us home with open arms because He loves us so much.

Bobby Johnson

Interlocking Ministries