The Parable of the Prodigal Son

Jesus usually taught in parables based on the merciful love that God has for His wonderful creation, man. The father, whose son had wasted his share of inherited treasure, did not show hatred upon his son?s return from worldly pleasure, but instead hugged him and gave him a tender kiss. He welcomed him into the warmth of the house and held a feast for him, despite the treasures that he had squandered. His brother was not happy over all of this (Lk 15:20-24).

This, and many more of Jesus? parables, teaches us about the love that God requires of us. The blood that Jesus shed for us on the cross of Calvary is the symbol of love. It is a reconciliation of the human race to God. We are living in the last period of the time when we expect Jesus to return to this earth to set up God?s kingdom. We have to be like the prodigal son?s father. We have to show love however much we are persecuted, because God?s love is abundant and He forgives whoever believes in His son. If ever we don?t show love like the prodigal son?s father did, we are condemned to everlasting shame.

If we also read 2 Timothy 3:1-9, we will come to the conclusion that we are living in the last days of this order of things. The prodigal son was fortunate to have a father unlike many in our days. God is a real Father to us and so let us be guided in our lives by Him and daily read His instructions to us in the Bible where He clearly speaks to us in a true still voice. Read the Bible today, as the only time left is today, because tomorrow may never come.

Bre Willis Simbowe and Joshua Mushili (Kasama, Zambia)