Lost & Found

There is a story in Luke 15 that tells a story of a father who has two sons that are going to be getting a part of his estate. His younger son asks for his share of his father's estate now, before his father dies. So his father gives him his share and the younger son sets out and spends all his money on "wild living," and by the time he is done spending all his money there is a famine that leaves him starving and working for a farmer. He goes back to his father and apologizes for what he did and offers to become his father's servant because he is not worthy to be his son. Before the son even gets home, his father sees him coming and runs to embrace his son with compassion and love. His father says this, "Quick! Bring the finest robe in the house and put it on him. Get a ring for his finger and sandals for his feet. And kill the calf we have been fattening. We must celebrate with a feast, for this son of mine was dead and has now returned to life. He was lost, but now he is found."

Jesus used this story to illustrate the joy felt when his lost children turn and come back to him. I encourage you to look up the story and read the whole thing for yourself because it is a great illustration of the love God has for all of his children. He always rejoices when we run to him, no matter the circumstances. It doesn't matter if we are running back to him in desperation or joy, sorrow or happiness, he is there to embrace us and love on us. Be aware of the great joy that God has when you run to him for shelter and safety!