“And the younger of them said to his father, Father give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living” (Luke 15:2).
In the story of the prodigal son, the father had not died, so for the younger son to ask for his inheritance was unusual. The older son was rightfully entitled to more than he, but that didn’t seem to matter. He was content to take his share and go on his way. Stop for a moment and imagine the heartbreak of a loving father who wanted and worked for so much better for his son. All his hopes and dreams were dashed by his son’s selfish request. Every ounce of sacrifice and hard work meant nothing to that son. So many emotions go through a parent when a child leaves in the manner this prodigal did. A parent feels broken as she somehow tries to deal with a sense of despair. Join us tomorrow as we try to unwrap this package of discouragement.
Sue Winchester
Missouri
PRAY TOGETHER: Pray for the Alpedrete Church in Spain as they celebrate their fourth anniversary, February 7.
