Inside Out Living

This morning I read about the prodigal son in Luke 15. If you are familiar with the story you know that the father pours out abundant grace and forgiveness on the younger son who had left and squandered his inheritance on wild living. The older brother though is jealous and upset with his father for so quickly forgiving his little brother.

The story that Jesus tells is a powerful one of grace and forgiveness and challenges us to be willing to forgive others. We have to realize that even though we may "appear" to be more righteous at times, the fact is that we are just as in need of God's forgiveness as the one who is blatantly sinning. It isn't about who is more righteous, it is about God's grace that is available for everyone.

This video is a beautiful picture of God's forgiveness that this pastor and his church are trying to extend to the people who stole the church's trailer with most of their gear. I hope that you are challenged to examine your own willingness to forgive this day.