The story of the prodigal son was today's reading in Luke. There is so much to learn from it! But I want to concentrate on the need the son's father had to celebrate his youngest son's return. Don't we also have a need to celebrate unexpected goodnesses that come our way?
There must have been others who rejoiced when I found the Lord, others who had to celebrate the fact that I now lived in Jesus, that I had been found by Him. But, I am not sure who they could have been, unless they were in Heaven!
But, I do know the feeling of wanting to celebrate someone who has found a new truth through Jesus. My heart rejoices at new beginnings. I remember the day my husband, Jerry, returned home from a Minnesota Cursillo many years ago. He was glowing with happiness for he had discovered the reality of Jesus the Christ. Christ was no longer a system, but a reality...his very own personal Savior!
And we did celebrate!
The man who sponsored Jerry was my special friend who also cut my hair, Kent O. On what became a special day for me, he told me I was a walking Cursillo! I don't believe I have ever had a more wonderful compliment! I shall praise God for that, over and over, and remember it always. I hope it is true.
After a Cursillo-like experience comes the hard work of life. I soon discovered that God had an awful lot to show me about myself. And looking at that stuff and accepting it is very hard.
I have not always been successful at looking at and accepting my faults, my sins, but I look forward to the day when Jesus will say, "You tried; you really tried!" And I hope He can add................."your very best!"
I guess I'll have to wait and see.
Life is for the living, but it's easier and much, much better with Jesus!
Thanks for understanding, Jo
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