Rev. Ray and Pat Amos
Luke 15:18 KJV
“I will arise and go to my Father.”
Life couldn’t get much lower for him. Any dignity he once had was lost, and here he was eating scraps and smelling like a pig. Talk about bad decisions; this young man had made them. He had bought a few friends but when the money got gone, they did too. He was at the point of crazy, and had no idea what to do next. As another night brought darkness upon his lightless heart he dreamed of home.
Edwin Markham wrote, “He drew a circle that shut me out-Heretic, rebel, a thing to flout. But love and I had the wit to win: We drew a circle and took him in!” Many have known the pain of stepping outside a circle of friends and finding that it closed behind them. Some feel like they can’t go home where once they warmed by the fireplace of family love.
With eastern light and rising warmth on his awakening face, a memory came to mind. There was a man he had once admired; a saint who was kind. His circle seemed large enough for anyone who came along, beggar or king; it didn’t matter because they all were children of God to him. And then the young man said, “I will arise and go to my Father.” (Luke 15:18)
The old hymn tells the rest of the story:
“I’ve wandered far away from God,
Now I’m coming home;
The paths of sin too long I’ve trod,
Lord, I’m coming home.
Coming home, coming home, nevermore to roam,
Open wide Thine arms of love, Lord, I’m coming home.
To any who might be struggling with sin and its bondage. Our Heavenly Father wants you to know that He has a circle big enough to include you. He is able to save you and free you from the burden of sin.
“With God all things are possible.” We still believe!
Grace and Peace, Rev Ray
“Link to YouTube Video – Lord, I’m Coming Home”
