This week, I come to the bottom of the series...futility. One lost son has squandered away his life and possessions only to come to the bottom of his rope. In our present economy, I know there are many who can relate financially as they sit in ruins. People are wondering where to turn, what to do hoping they have enough to hang on.
Luke 15:15-16 (NASB)
15 "So he went and hired himself out to one of the citizens of that country, and he sent him into his fields to feed swine.
16 "And he would have gladly filled his stomach with the pods that the swine were eating, and no one was giving anything to him.
Yet, when we read the story, we cannot help but consider the depths of this lost son's troubles are far deeper than his financial ruin. His problem is the chasm...the separation between he and God. In his case, it is evident by his state of lostness. His hunger highlights the emptiness not only of his stomach but his soul. Catch the last phrase however, no one was giving him anything.
No one can give what they don't have. I wonder how aware I am of the opportunities I have to take an active role in connected people at the bottom of their ropes with their Father? Someone needs to look out for the lost and help them be found. Our Father came seeking, we told should be seeking. Do I have something to give? Will I hold on to it tightly and be stingy
I am prayful that I will not miss any opportunity this day and that my eyes will be open and my heart will be generous. I hope you will do the same.
1 comment:
I like your comments about the son's emptiness and that no one was giving him anything. That's the way I feel right now--like I don't have anything to give. Hopefully, this feeling will get better after I see Dr. A next week. I hope he will be able to suggest some medicinal changes or something to help me get past this funk I am in. At the end of my rope, all I have is God, and He should be enough, but right now, I want someone with skin on. Keep up the good work.
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