Adapted from a sermon by Bryant Wright, Founder, RFTH
“But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. 23 Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let’s have a feast and celebrate. 24 For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ So they began to celebrate.”
Luke 15: 22-24
In Luke 15, Jesus shares three powerful stories of joy.
He illustrates the immense joy of finding what is lost—a lost sheep, a lost coin, and a lost son. These stories resonate deeply with us because they reflect our innate desire for joy and the celebration of finding something precious that has been lost.
We often encounter moments of loss and disappointment as we journey through life. It could be a lost opportunity, a broken relationship, or a shattered dream. Yet, amidst these challenges, there’s a longing for joy, for something to be found or restored.
Think about the joy you experience when you find something valuable that was lost—a missing item, a renewed sense of purpose, or a prodigal child who returns home. That joy is a glimpse of the joy that God experiences when one of His children comes back to Him.
In our desire for joy, remember that true joy is found in God’s presence. It’s great to find a lost pet and great to find the money we thought we had lost. But there’s no joy like the joy of a prodigal child being found at home again.
This brings God the greatest joy—and believing in Him is our greatest joy.
DIG DEEPER
Read “The Joy of Worshipping Jesus” also by Bryant Wright
