Story of the Two Lost Sons (Part 2)

Read Luke 15:11-32 (NLT)

The Stupidity of the Son

“... this younger son ... wasted all his money in wild living ... and he began to starve ... became so hungry that even the pods he was feeding the pigs looked good to him. But no one gave him anything." 

Luke 15:13-16 (NLT)

Against his own wishes and bearing heartache, the father sold his assets and gave to his wayward son what he had asked for.

With money in his hands, the son wasted no time to live it up. He did not invest for his future. He did not think of the consequences. Before long, he lost all his money and his fair-weather friends.

It is easy for us to see and say that he was plain stupid. But do we not do similar things ourselves?

His stupidity stemmed from only one source. It was not greed for the money. Neither was it the temptation of the world. No. It was simply disobedience!

By disobedience, I mean his decision to discontinue with the relationship with his father. He wanted to live his own life, apart from the father!

As we reflect on the stupidity of the lost son, let us also reflect if we acted stupidly in our relationship with our Abba Father. Are there times when we want our own way and tell Him that we rather live the life we desire instead of being with Him.

If we have, let's confess our stupidity before Him and return to His side, before we end up in the pig sty. Let's ask the Holy Spirit to reveal to us where we have gone wrong and seek God's forgiveness.

Abba Father will forgive ... praise the Lord!

God bless.

Steven