A parable revisited

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Alan Heeley

SO?

(Paraphrased parable of the rich young ruler?)


So I’ve never known life without Jesus

I’ve been going to church all my life

In fact I was there before I was born

So I’m told



So I’ve never know what’s life is like

In the world

I tithe my money and my time

Attend church three times every week



I put extra money in the honesty box

Just to make sure I don’t short change

Sponsor goats and chickens in African villages

And children in the Sudan...



I never had a Damascus experience

No flashing lights

No life changing moment

I can recall...

But Jesus has always been there

Seemed to known Him my life



When I left home I realised

That Jesus doesn’t have grandchildren

But only sons and heirs

I know that this includes my sisters but

Don’t know how else to write it down...



But no fireworks, crashing of symbols

But a growing reassurance you were there

Part of my daily existence

My closest friend





So I read my bible notes

Every day

Pray in the morning and last thing every night

Try to learn the verse for the day

Off by heart

I never gossip, criticise.

Swear, indulge in risky jokes





But I’m searching for But I feel empty, unfulfilled

Feel like some things missing

Something more to this Christian life?
 
Luke 15:25 “Now his older son was in the field, and as he came and drew near to the house, he heard music and dancing. 26 And he called one of the servants and asked what these things meant. 27 And he said to him, ‘Your brother has come, and your father has killed the fattened calf, because he has received him back safe and sound.’ 28 But he was angry and refused to go in. His father came out and entreated him, 29 but he answered his father, ‘Look, these many years I have served you, and I never disobeyed your command, yet you never gave me a young goat, that I might celebrate with my friends. 30 But when this son of yours came, who has devoured your property with prostitutes, you killed the fattened calf for him!’ 31 And he said to him, ‘Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours. 32 It was fitting to celebrate and be glad, for this your brother was dead, and is alive; he was lost, and is found.’”
 
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