FOCUS ON THE FATHER

I have heard countless numbers of messages on the prodigal son of Luke 15.  Having read about it yesterday,  a thought came to my mind that is worthy of consideration this morning. Is it not possible that the young man ran away from the father’s house because of the hostility of his elder brother? Scripture tells us that even when he returned home,  his elder brother was angry.  Luke 15:28 says, And he was angry and would not go in therefore came his father out, and intreated him.  Even when he complained to his father,  he did not refer to the returning prodigal son as his brother.  He merely referred to him as your son. They lived in an age of no internet and phones.  How did the senior brother of the prodigal son know that he wasted his substance on harlots?  That young man was not only vengeful and angry but was also mean.

The church of God still has people like that even in our days.  That is why it is absolutely important that we focus our attention on our Heavenly Father.  Scripture even tells us to do so in Hebrew 12:2. We should look unto Jesus for He is our perfect example. The law of focus I am told is one of the most important laws of success.  If Apostle  Peter could talk to us,  he will confirm that when he took his focus off Jesus,  he began to sink.

It was a mixed multitude that left Egypt for Canaan and that is how it is till date.  There are people in church who sing our songs and talk our talk but do not have His Spirit.  You meet with them at vulnerable seasons and they sting you.  Take your eyes off such people and focus your attention on our Heavenly Father.  His love is both seamless and boundless. He drips with love all over even for returning prodigals. May His name be eternally praised.

Have a beautiful weekend and please share this to bless someone today.  You are blessed.

Ngozi Okure

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