Luke 15
Dear RTB’ers,
Today, three parables. The first of these, the Lost Sheep is also included in Matthew’s gospel, but the other two you’ll find only in Luke. When Jesus is recounting parables to His listeners, he is actually making up stories. Yet His stories have stood the test of time. The Prodigal Son is my favorite parable; I probably share that favoritism with many of you. Books have been written about this parable, dissecting it, taking it apart, focusing on the younger son, the older son, the father. And there are so many “take-aways” from this parable, from whatever perspective you take!
Try it right now, as you finish your reading. Become one of these characters, with application in your own life. I have been the younger son; I’ve done some very selfish things in my life and hurt people along the way. I’ve also been the father, welcoming back and embracing a younger brother who had been “lost” to the family for many years. I’ve also been the older brother, full of resentment for this thing or that thing. So which are you? Can you relate to any of these three main characters? It’s a good spiritual exercise, no matter who you “become”! Try it!
Blessings!