Devotional

While the younger son’s rebellion was obvious, the older son’s rebellion was hidden beneath a veneer of obedience. His response to his brother’s return revealed his true heart – one that was just as far from understanding his father’s love. Sometimes our greatest spiritual blindness comes not from obvious sin, but from self-righteousness that prevents us from celebrating God’s grace in others’ lives.

Bible Verse

‘Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.’ – 2 Corinthians 5:17

Reflection Question

In what ways might you be like the older brother, allowing duty to replace relationship with God?

Quote 

The son who stayed home, who was lost, lost in his career, lost in doing what he thinks he should do and lost in doing what he’s right and not considering the dad.

Prayer

Lord, reveal any self-righteousness in my heart. Help me to celebrate Your grace in others’ lives and to remember that I, too, am saved by grace alone. Amen.