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12/4/2017

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Rejoicing with the Prodigal
 Toni Smothers
 
Scripture Reading: Luke 15:14-28
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Scripture Quote: But he answered his father, “Look! All these years I've been slaving for you and never disobeyed your orders. Yet you never gave me even a young goat so I could celebrate with my friends.” Luke 15:29 (NIV)
 
The prodigal son's brother was envious and void of affection for him. Rather than share in his father's joy, the older brother reacted with anger. He had always been an obedient son who worked his father's fields. He neither requested his inheritance early, nor recklessly squandered it away, so he felt slighted by the exuberant attention bestowed on his delinquent brother. He reminds us of the Pharisees who claimed to be righteous, religious experts. But, they were also filled with jealousy over Jesus’ tremendous popularity with the people.
 
The father's property had been divided. What remained belonged to the older son. He was heir to it all and had a right to use it any way he chose. Therefore, the older brother had no right to complain. And though we may understand that he was jealous, it was the father's affection and forgiveness that the older brother craved. Christians are all prodigal children who have returned repeatedly to the mercy and forgiveness of our heavenly Father. We are so privileged to be able to repent of our sins and run to Him as often as we fail, with the full assurance that He will receive us.
 
Today’s meditation: There is always hope for the prodigals among us.
 
Memory Verse:  "'My son,” the father said, “you are always with me, and everything I have is yours.” Luke 15:31 (NIV)


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​Regocijándose con el Pródigo
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Lectura bíblica: Lucas 15: 14-28
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Cita de las Escrituras: Pero él respondió a su padre: "¡Mira! Todos estos años he sido esclavo para ti y nunca desobedecí tus órdenes. Sin embargo, nunca me diste ni siquiera un cabrito para poder celebrar con mis amigos ". Lucas 15:29 (NVI)
 
El hermano del hijo pródigo estaba envidioso y sin afecto por él. En lugar de compartir la alegría de su padre, el hermano mayor reaccionó con ira. Siempre había sido un hijo obediente que trabajaba en los campos de su padre. No solicitó su herencia temprano, ni la desperdició imprudentemente, por lo que se sintió desairado por la atención exuberante que le otorgaba su hermano delincuente. Él nos recuerda a los fariseos que decían ser justos, expertos religiosos. Pero, también estaban llenos de celos por la tremenda popularidad de Jesús con la gente.
 
La propiedad del padre había sido dividida. Lo que permaneció perteneció al hijo mayor. Él era el heredero de todo y tenía derecho a usarlo de la forma que él quisiera. Por lo tanto, el hermano mayor no tenía derecho a quejarse. Y aunque podemos entender que estaba celoso, era el afecto y el perdón del padre lo que el hermano mayor ansiaba. Los cristianos son todos niños pródigos que han regresado repetidamente a la misericordia y el perdón de nuestro Padre celestial. Tenemos el privilegio de poder arrepentirnos de nuestros pecados y correr hacia Él tan a menudo como fallamos, con la plena seguridad de que nos recibirá.
 
La meditación de hoy: Siempre hay esperanza para los pródigos entre nosotros.
 
Versículo para memorizar: "Hijo mío", dijo el padre, "tú siempre estás conmigo, y todo lo que tengo es tuyo". Lucas 15:31 (NVI)

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    Bio: Toni Smothers has written articles for “Total Health”, “Let’s Live”, “People In Action” and “The North American Mentor” magazines.  She is a member of the Faithwriters.com writing community and was previously the editor for the teen section of their on-line magazine. She has written many programs, sermons, and skits and has edited several websites. Additionally, she has answered hundreds of questions for GotQuestions.org, a biblical resource site. Here is just one of their many testimonials: "Thank you for this insightful website! I was able to look up many questions I have asked over the years since becoming saved. The site is easy to navigate and gave me so much biblical background for answers that I feel my armor has been strengthened. You and your staff be encouraged to continue to speak the truth for God's glory." When Toni is not writing, she can usually be found cuddling with her 10 pound, furry, Morky muse, 'Sweet Pea.' Toni Smothers studied homeopathy extensively and became a proficient layman. She wrote about homeopathy for “Total Health” and “Let’s Live” magazines. Smothers describes her experience befriending a refugee family from Laos in her article published in the travel magazine, “People in Action.” Additionally, “American Mentor” magazine has published some of her poetry. Smothers drew upon her fun experiences as a youth pastor to provide the needed insight to function as the editor of the teen section of “Faithwriters” magazine and she is a member of the Faithwriters.com writer’s community. 

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