Think about the story of the prodigal son in Luke 15:11-24. What did the prodigal long for? His Father's love? No! He knew that was unconditional. His Father loved him even in the far country! However, what he longed for was his Father's companionship (presence): "Make me like one of YOUR hired servants.” He wanted to be where ever the Father was even if it meant being treated like one of his servants! Like the Psalmist, the prodigal understood, "For a day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of wickedness." (Psalms 84:10).
"They shall speak of the glory of your kingdom, and talk of your power, to make known to the sons of men His mighty acts, and the glorious majesty of His kingdom." Psalms 145:11-12
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Unconditional Love is not Fellowship
Think about the story of the prodigal son in Luke 15:11-24. What did the prodigal long for? His Father's love? No! He knew that was unconditional. His Father loved him even in the far country! However, what he longed for was his Father's companionship (presence): "Make me like one of YOUR hired servants.” He wanted to be where ever the Father was even if it meant being treated like one of his servants! Like the Psalmist, the prodigal understood, "For a day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of wickedness." (Psalms 84:10).
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