The Gospel of Luke 15:21 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

When God Says …

“And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son.” (Luke 15:21 KJV).

This passage shows us the son finally managed to say his heart. It captures the prime moving core of the Prodigal Son's return, where repentance steps into the realm of the father’s unconditional love. We watch the son expects punishment, eager to submit to the father’s justice over his unforgivable act. He comes willing to accept the penalty for his sin and dishonor against his father and God. But, he is met instead by the warm Spirit of the father’s love.

This is a penultimate posture of repentance in the act of humility. The prodigal son’s confession of unworthiness in the realm of grace is where human performance is overridden by the father's love. This demonstrates the nature of the heart of God, that looks beyond the son's declaration of remorse and surrender, showing grace does not heap condemnation on repentant souls.

The son’s prepared speech, noble and real, is based on effort of performance: "make me one of your hired servants". The father looks past the speech. This is our reminder that as we come in the presence God by faith in Christ Jesus, there's no need to explain. He sees through our heart. We are accepted and set free, as the Scriptures declare: “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” (Romans 8:1 ESV).

And I say, AMEN!

Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries

When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.

Partners For Christ Ministries, INC.
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477

Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.