Lost by Choice Saved by Grace

 Text: Luke 15:11-32

Sometimes we are lost because of the choices we make. The young man in the parable in Luke 15 was in that situation. He developed an attitude of being owed something. He approached his father and asked for his share of the inheritance. He was tired of rules. He was tired of chores. And he wanted what was his so he could do what he wanted to do.

He left home and went into a foreign country. He was finally free to do as he pleased. A crowd of "friends" gathered around him very quickly. Before too long the cash was gone and so were the ("fair weather") friends.

The young man got a job feeding pigs. He was so hungry he thought about eating the pig feed. Then he came to his senses. He would go home and become a servant in his father's house. He memorized his speech and started home.

His father was out watching for him. He ran out to meet him. The young man began to speak but never finished. ("Father I am no longer worthy to be called thy son.") The father interrupted him in joy, welcomed him home, and gave him a homecoming party.

He lost his way but home was where he left it. He had to make a choice and go home.

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