The Prodigal Son
I’ve read this section of the Bible so many times and listened to it taught over and over again, but I think this is the first time I truly understand it.
Those of you who follow me on Twitter or Facebook would realise that my kitten, Max, has gone missing just this week. Now, I have no idea where he went. He might have gotten lost or was picked up by someone. Either way, I miss him and am still waiting for his return.
I’ve searched the entire block for him and waited downstairs a number of times. I’ve also stood at the door and whistled, etc etc. All this to no avail.
Then the Lord reminded me: wasn’t Max just like you in your relationship with Me?
That’s just it! I was “abducted” perhaps of my own free will and was definitely lost. Yet now, I am found. And all this time, God was waiting for me, searching for me, seeking His lost daughter, just like I have been looking for Max.
The magnitude of God’s love really struck me and His persistency in wooing me. Now, if I was a cat roaming, it would feel less significant. But knowing the things I’ve done on my own free will and the willfulness I’ve displayed so often, it’s a real miracle in itself that God would bother with me.
I sure wouldn’t. (>_<)
Sometimes, I just need to be reminded of the simple things again.
And on another note, hope Max comes back.
