The Prodigal Son

Recently one brother just came back to church.
I have quite a lot to say about this brother.

His departure from the church was a big blow to me during that year.
Can't believe nor accept the fact at that point of time that people can desert God and the destiny He has for them and pursue after other priorities.

Thank God for Eelee's wisdom and advice at that time, to help me understand that sometimes people are like the prodigal son in the Bible where they will choose to leave God to seek experience in the world. But soon this people will taste the other not-so-pleasing side of worldly living and reconsider the goodness of God and make their way back to God through the church.

Guess the brother that I'm mentioning falls under such category.

It's not that I am encouraging people to follow the pathway of the prodigal son. Why trade Christ with anything else? What's the logic behind forsaking the original plan that God already has in stored for us? Why go through mistakes and failures when there's no such need in the first place? How foolish it is to turn our back against God and allow our pride to lead us in living life our way. Furthermore, some of these people never return to God. Someone once said, "If it's our pride that caused us to drift away from God, it will be shame that will keep us from returning back to His arms."

Final analysis? Do not trade God for anything else in this world. Remain faithful and loyal to Him. Place God as the first priorities in our life. Sometimes decisions aren't that hard to make anyway, when we've already decided in our heart that God and His Word will be the sovereign authority in our life.

However for those who have made a faulty decision in their lives. God's grace is still available, and God is still in control. No point simply lamenting over our wrongs for the rest of our life. What matters most is our sincere repentance to "turn from our evil ways" and to pursue the kind of righteous life God intends for us.

As a Christian and a servant, I see my role in Christ to be a vessel and point of contact for these people to Christ. I strive my best to make myself available and connectable to those who have lost their way for the time being, so that at the appropriate time I may serve as a back-door for their return. Perhaps all that these people need are just Christian who will stay on by their side and offer a sincere friendship that can shine light and constant guidance for those who are lost.

I'm glad that this brother has returned home to where he belongs. I'm hoping and praying hard for the day when another 'he' will return back to God too.