This study is loosely based on the study More Like Jesus from Not Consumed.
The last few days we have seen how Jesus goes to great lengths to bring people to Himself. His love is unfathomable.
Sometimes, we struggle to share this same love, seeing people as Jesus does, rejoicing when they come to Him. I know… that sounds incredible. Our pride can get the way. We behave much like the prodigal son’s older brother instead of like the father
“25 Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard musick and dancing.
26 And he called one of the servants, and asked what these things meant.
27 And he said unto him, Thy brother is come; and thy father hath killed the fatted calf, because he hath received him safe and sound.
28 And he was angry, and would not go in: therefore came his father out, and intreated him.
29 And he answering said to his father, Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment: and yet thou never gavest me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends:
30 But as soon as this thy son was come, which hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf.
31 And he said unto him, Son, thou art ever with me, and all that I have is thine.
32 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.”
We can only have Jesus’ love for others by humbling ourselves, drawing close to Him, and serving in His strength.
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