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The Joy of Restoration

'But the father said to his servants, 'Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet... For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.'

(Luke 15:22-24 NIV)

Have you noticed that, in the story of the prodigal son, the father doesn’t just accept his son back - He restores him to his full identity as his beloved child?

My friend, the same goes for you and your relationship with Father God!

The celebration of the prodigal son’s return represents the joy that heaven experiences when you come back to God.

God not only forgives you but also restores your worth and identity.

God is not a Father who withholds His love. Though it must pain Him to see us walk away, to feel that rejection, the joy that He experiences when one of His lost children returns must be overwhelming!

God does not hold your season of walking away over your head. He does not put you in ‘time out’ until He feels you are worthy to come back into His presence.

If the story of the prodigal son is a picture of how the Father deals with us when we walk away, then we are immediately restored and repositioned into our place as son or daughter of the King!

This is beyond understanding and beyond what we deserve. It’s called grace.

Take some time today to revel in and reflect on the grace of God.

By definition it is underserved and cannot be earned or achieved. It is freely given. Hallelujah!

Don’t waste any more time beating yourself up for walking away. Simply come home, return to the Father’s arms, they are wide open and ready to receive you with great joy.

Lord,

Thank You for the joy and celebration You offer when I come back to You. I am overwhelmed to know how much You love me! I am grateful for the new life and identity You give me as Your child. Help me walk confidently in Your grace and restoration.

In Jesus’ name,

Amen.

Action: Celebrate God’s grace today! Do something that brings you joy, knowing that you have been restored by your loving Father. Share the good news of God’s love and restoration with someone else. You never know who may be waiting for that same revelation that you have received.