- I have sinned against heaven – Against God and against you. - I Am no longer worthy to be called your son. - Make me like one of your hired servants
Compassion: From the word: splagchnizomai: to be moved in the inward parts A word full of deep sympathy, pity, and genuine love and care
- A Robe - A Ring - Sandals
Encouragements for us today
The Father’s compassion
Seek = desire To go in search or quest of; to look for; to search for by going from place to place. Do we really desire the lost to find Christ and be saved? Do we seek after that?
A great celebration was held for the lost sheep and the lost coin. Why such a big deal?
“I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that they turn from their ways and live. Turn! Turn from your evil ways! Why will you die people of Israel? ” Ezekiel 33: 11
• II Peter 3: 9 The Lord is not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance
The distant country is not a better country
Repentance is key
Acts 3: 19 Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.
Repentance is key
Symbols of Honor - A Robe - A Ring - Sandals
How about you today? Will you have genuine compassion for others?
How about you today? Will you repent and turn to God?