CELEBRATE AND BE GLAD

In today’s world, the greatest celebrations occur around athletic events or entertainment venues. This should not be the case with Christians.  Our greatest joy should be derived from experiencing the effects of a transformed life. This past Sunday, Pastor Jeff highlighted a familiar bible story known as the Prodigal Son. He contrasted the response of the father and the older brother upon the son’s return home. The father immediately began to prepare for a celebration. Luke 15:24 For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found. So they began to celebrate. But, the older son was sour and had no plans to join in making merry.  Sometimes, this is our attitude about even our personal transformation. Pastor Jeff admonished us to recognize the reasons for the father’s joy.  He was elated at God’s manifest divine love, immense mercy and immeasurable grace towards his younger son. We too, walk in this authentic evidence or our heavenly Father’s forgiveness. So, let’s take our spiritual celebrations to heights even far above the heavens. Psalms 103:11 For as the heavens are high above the earth, So great is his loving kindness toward those who fear and worship Him.