February 22 God’s Dependent
Scripture reading: Luke 15:11–32
Key verse: Luke 15:18
I will arise and go to my father, and will say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you.”
As we grow up, we long for more autonomy, the freedom to make our own choices and function as adults. Can you remember waiting for certain “milestone” ages? The day you could go to school, the day you could drive a car—these are important steps in becoming mature.
If parents are wise, they help their children learn how to make the right choices for themselves. In fact, from a social perspective, a person is often not looked upon as being a complete adult until he is able to support himself and be responsible for his decisions. That is why it is difficult for many to understand the principle of dependence when it comes to abiding in Christ.
The prodigal son in Jesus’ parable, in one way, represents all believers when we choose to go in our own direction with complete disregard for our Father. God does not want you to live as a child in the sense of being irresponsible as you function in daily life. However, He does want you to live as a spiritual child, humbly acknowledging your complete dependence upon Him and His Word.
When you order your life on the principles of God’s Word, you can relax in His care, rest in His love, and know beyond doubt that He is leading you in a good direction. He is the perfect Father, and He longs for you to return home again to Him if you are wandering in your own selfish ways. It’s never too late to be God’s dependent.
Make me Your dependent, Father. I want to relax in Your care, rest in Your love, and follow the path You have ordained for me. In Jesus name, Amen
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