“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…”
{Luke 15:32 KJV}
This verse comes from the Parable of the Prodigal Son, a story that ~JESUS~ told to illustrate ~GOD’s~ Love, Forgiveness, and the Joy of Reconciliation…
Context:
In this parable, the younger son demands his inheritance, leaves home, and squanders it in reckless living. When he hits rock bottom, he returns to his father, expecting to be treated as a servant. Instead, his father welcomes him back with open arms, restores him as a son, and throws a lavish welcome home celebration. The older son, who stayed loyal and never left his father, becomes jealous and resentful of the father’s generosity toward his wayward brother. This verse is the father’s response to the older son’s complaints…
Meaning:
💸 “It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad”: The father explains that it was fitting and right to celebrate. The word “meet” means appropriate or necessary. The celebration reflects the joy of restoration and reconciliation, emphasizing the value of the younger son’s return…
💸 “For this thy brother was dead, and is alive again”: The younger son’s departure and sinful lifestyle were like a spiritual death—cut off from his family and their values. His return symbolizes a return to life, a restoration of relationship and purpose…
💸 “And was lost, and is found”: The son was lost, both physically [having left home] and spiritually [living in sin]. His return represents being found, not just by the father but in a deeper sense of being restored to his place in the family…
Significance:
This verse captures the heart of the parable…
~GOD’s~ Grace And Forgiveness: The father represents ~GOD~, who joyfully welcomes repentant sinners back into the fold, No matter how far they’ve strayed. The celebration reflects Heaven’s joy over one sinner who repents…
Restoration Over Judgment: The father doesn’t dwell on the son’s failures but celebrates his return. This contrasts with the older son’s self–righteous attitude, which mirrors the Pharisees’ criticism of ~JESUS~ for associating with sinners…
Brotherhood And Unity: The father reminds the older son that the prodigal is “thy brother”, urging reconciliation and shared joy rather than division or resentment…
Application:
This verse invites reflection on…
Gratitude For Grace: It encourages believers in ~JESUS~ Christ of Nazareth to celebrate ~God’s~ forgiveness in their own lives as well as others’…
Avoiding Self–Righteousness: Like the older son, people can fall into judging others instead of rejoicing in their redemption…
Joy In Reconciliation: It emphasizes the importance of restoring relationships, both with ~GOD~ and within families and/or communities…
Summary:
This verse underscores the joy of redemption and the boundless love of ~GOD~, who celebrates when the lost Sinners are found, urging us to share in that joy rather than to harbor resentment…
✝️MARANATHA✝️
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