The Prodigal Son.
It's one of Jesus' most famous parables. As you read that story, with whom do you identify? The rebellious, younger son who turned his back on his family only to crash and burn? The elder, responsible son who did everything right and lives with resentment because he is never fully appreciated? The father, who tries to make peace by welcoming the wayward son while acknowleding the responsible one?
I want to encourage you in the next week to pick up Henri Nouwen's book, The Return of the Prodigal. We have it in our bookstore or go to Amazon. Beginning with the first Sunday of Lent, February 21, we will use this book for the next six weeks as our focal point in worship.
Or better yet, find a couple of friends to gather over coffee regularly for the next six weeks to talk through this book. I believe you will be amazed to discover that this parable is like a window, reflecting our own lives in each of the three characters of this parable.
One person said, "I read a lot of books but the Bible is the only book that reads me." So true. And no where is that more evident than in this revealing parable.
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