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June 15 – The Joy of Finding
Read: Luke 15 "The father heart of God"
Observe: As we return to the lost son, let’s take some time to think about the father. Notice how the son consistently underestimates his fathers grace (v.12, 17-24). I don't know about you, but I get angry when people treat me like dirt. This father was grieved, for sure, but his heart is to forgive the lost son. Is anything beyond the grace of the father? Not in this story. Even the self directed older son is covered by grace.
The return and repentance of the lost is cause for divine celebration! Imagine that: heaven rejoicing over a sinner returning to God!
Think of the people close to you who don't know Christ, and imagine what celebration there would be when they come to God!
Pray:
- For the lost people you know by name. Ask God to seed in your heart a vision of them turning to him. Ask him to use you to help bring them closer to Jesus.
- Give thanks for the sheer miracle of forgiveness! Pray for the Lord to give a fresh start to the people you know: both those following Jesus and those yet to follow him.
- That our future plans and facilities will have one great focus: to be a beacon of hope for lost sons and daughters
- Land developments: Lord, please lead us in your way. Have us place our every opportunity into your hands that it may become what you want it to be. You must become greater, we must become less…
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