Luke 15 beginning in verse 11 tells the story of the prodigal son. Most of you have heard it, but you can read it to refresh your memory.
Most of my life I have always believed that the prodigal was a bad place to be. The more I grow in my relationship with God, the more I realize how vital the prodigal position is to true repentance, true Christ-likeness.
The prodigal has two things going for him:
1. He realizes he has great need.
2. He understands that God has great wealth of mercy.
It hasn't been until recently that I can say that I am a forgiven prodigal rather than the son that stayed with no reason to be forgiven --- or at least none that he can see.
Break my heart for what breaks yours, Jesus.
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