The Farm

The Farm

Bible: Luke 15:11-24

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Blessed are those whose transgressions are forgiven (ROMANS 4:7).

During one summer holiday, I worked on a local farm for a few weeks, getting a bit of work experience. One evening, tired and hungry after a long day, I drove the tractor into the shed. Acting like the hot shot I thought I was, I cranked the steering wheel hard left, stamped on the left brake and spun the tractor around. The back of the tractor caught one of the legs holding up a 500 gallon
petrol tank next to the shed. The tank hit the ground with the loudest boom I’ve ever heard. The petrol was everywhere. The farmer stood nearby, watching. I got off the tractor, stammered an apology, and—because it was the first thing that popped into my mind—offered to work the rest of the summer for free. The old farmer stared at the wreckage for a moment and turned towards the house. “Let’s go have dinner,” he said. A bit of a story Jesus told passed through my mind—a story about a young man who had done a terrible thing. He told his dad: “Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you.” He meant to add, “Make me like one of your hired servants,” but before he could get all the words out of his mouth, his dad stopped him. It was like he said, “Let’s go have dinner” (LUKE 15:17-24). That’s a great picture of God’s amazing forgiveness and grace. We come
to Him full of apologies and plans; but all He needs is for us to come.

HOW AMAZING TO BELONG TO THE GOD

WHO FORGIVES ALL THINGS!

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