BUT HIS FATHER SAID

Today's reading: Luke 15-16

"His son said to him, Father, I have sinned against both heaven and you, and I am no longer worthy of being called your son. But his father said to the servants, Quick! Bring the finest robe in the house, and put it on him. Get a ring for his finger and sandals for his feet. And kill the calf we have been fattening in the pen. We must celebrate with a feast, for this son of mine was dead and has now returned to life. He was lost, but now he is found." Luke 15:21-24 NLT

Child of God, do you know who you are?

Not who the world says you should be...

Or who you really want to be...

Or who you used to be...

Do you know what your Father says about you? What it is He celebrates about you? What He tells the world is your grandest trait?

It's not what you do that has wildly impressed Him.

It's not the 'rags to riches' testimony you have.

It's not the anticipation of who you will become.

He tells the world--This child of mine, that was dead--is now alive! This son/daughter of mine that was lost--has found their way home! My beloved one has come back to me!

Believing friend, that is who you are. 

A revived soul. A found child. A loved creation.

At all times. Every day. In every situation.

God celebrates that--you should, too!