Prodigal Nation

Monday Message – July 6, 2020.

Luke 15:20 NLT, Jesus teaching the Prodigal Son parable: “The son returned home to his father. And while he was still a long way off, his father saw him coming. Filled with love and compassion, he ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him.”

You’ve all probably heard the parable of the Prodigal Son, who asked for his inheritance ahead of schedule, then squandered it in foolish lifestyle, and finally returned home with his tail between his legs. In our story, the “father” is a metaphor for “God,” and the “prodigal son” could be any sinner wishing to repent and return.

But pretend with me that the “prodigal son” could be a metaphor for an entire nation, a country founded upon Godly principles, but that now had fallen into secularism, putting God on the back burner. God, of course being a loving and forgiving Father, desires that none would perish. He would want the entire nation to repent and return. And God would welcome them back with open arms!

Perhaps it’s time to re-prioritize God in our nation. That’s why we tell our friends about Jesus; that’s why we invite new people to our churches – to increase God’s presence! We’re trying to give God his rightful place on the throne of our nation!

Blessings as we begin this new week!

Pastor Norton

Jesus in the City Fellowship

3249 30th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55406