What is wrong with this child, always impatient. “I want it now!” Is that all you care for? Get out from here! Nna anyi the one you call a child is grown now, and could actually start thinking of marriage. This one? My child is my child always and I can jolly well speak as I please. I won’t allow nonsense. Yes, do not allow nonsense but respect the choice of an adult. Lk 15:11, 12(GNB) There was once a man who had two sons. The younger one said, 'Father, give me my share of the property now.' So the man divided his property between his two sons. I am sure the father did not like the son’s impatience but respected his choice. God does that you know with us. 1Sa 8:6,7 Being an adult means we can choose for ourselves. Just warn of the consequences.
I am tired of warning. It is like pouring water off a duck’s back. Do you know my property is being sold by this evil child? Property bought with hard earned money! Take it easy, you are not alone, it happened with the prodigal but he came back Lk 15:13(GNB) After a few days the younger son sold his part of the property and left home with the money. You like parables, where in the real world did this ever happen? Onesimus. He stole his Philemon’s property and ran away, but came to his senses when he met Jesus. Phm 10-17 At least this one is still with you.
Let that happen now. I can disown any stubborn child at anytime. Ah! That would be playing right into the devil’s court. Value people above what they destroy. Why do you think the prodigal came back? Eh he came to his senses. Yes but do you know his father contributed? How? I saw him as a weak spineless figure. He was still a long way from home when his father saw him; his heart was filled with pity, and he ran, threw his arms around his son, and kissed him Lk 15:20(GNB) Spineless? Why do you think he could see him from afar?He must have been watching out for him, interceding for him. Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching for this purpose with all perseverance and supplication for all saints Eph 6:18
I thought it was hunger that brought him to his senses. And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father have bread enough and to spare, and I am perishing with hunger!Lk 15:17(GNB) Can’t you see his father in it? How, he did not starve the boy. No! unlike his present master, he saw his dad made sure even servants had enough. It was the memory of his dad’s kindness to them that gave him courage to return.
What seeds are you sowing that can bring back your erring one?
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