RETURN TO THY FATHER

Bible Texts: Lk.15:18, Jn.3:16, Rom.6:1, 2Cor.5:17, Ps.24:1-2, Ps.51:10, Rev.3:20, 1Pet.1:16, Joel 2:12, Acts.10:30-32

“Arise and go to thy Father! This is the word for the husbandman reading today’s devotional. The Spirit of God is asking you to return to God. You have stayed in that ungodly place and have lived an unrighteous life for too long. Now is the time for you to come to your senses and make your ways right with God. God is waiting to receive you today”. Says the Spirit of God to a reader today.

Luke chapter 15 tells the relationship between the father and his child. The child left home to live a riotous life. He wasted everything his father gave him. He lost connection and fellowship with his father. There were gaps in his life that only his father can fill. He was empty. But one day, God’s mercy prevailed and he realized the need of his father. And he said this.

I will arise and go to my father and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven and before thee (Lk.15:18).

The son did not only make up his mind to return to his father and mend his ways, he actually returned to meet his father. The father welcomed him home. The father celebrated his return and said,

It was meet that we should make merry and be glad, for this thy brother was dead and is alive again and was lost and is found (Lk.15:32)

God is your Father. He wants to have an uninterrupted fellowship with you. He is not happy with the sinful life you are living. He loves you but hates the sin. His arms are always wide to receive you when you come to him. God delights to see you grow as the good and godly husbandman. God wants you to live the life that will bring glory to Him. God wants you to be the light and wants you to shine forth. Don’t remain in sin. Don’t conclude that your case cannot be redeemed. Don’t close your case. There is hope for you to begin a new walk of righteousness with God. Therefore, make a decision today to repent of your sins and irresponsible lifestyles and return to God.

Now that you are ready, please pray this prayer of salvation

Lord, Jesus I come to You today. I repent of all my sins. Forgive me of all my sins. Wash me with Your precious blood and make me whole. I invite You into my life to be my Lord and Saviour. Thank You, Jesus for saving me. Thank You for accepting me. Thank You for the fellowship.

SPIRITUAL EXERCISE

• Father, in the name of Jesus, forgive me of all my sins and transgressions.
• Father, in the name of Jesus, receive me into the kingdom of Your dear Son, Jesus Christ.
• Father, in the name of Jesus, empower me to live a holy and righteous life.

FAITH CONFESSION

I arise from my sinful life and return to God, my Father through Jesus Christ, because I want to serve and honour Him as the good and godly husbandman in Jesus name. Amen.

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