And he said unto him, Thy brother is come; and thy father hath killed the fatted calf, because he hath received him safe and sound. And he was angry, and would not go in: therefore came his father out, and intreated him. -Luke 15:27-28

Good morning and happy Monday to you!  The passage referenced above is traditionally known as the story of the prodigal son.

However, a closer reading reveals that the older brother’s story is just as significant—perhaps even more so—than that of the younger, so-called prodigal.

While many of us tend to relate to the younger son who was lost and then found, the older brother’s experience often mirrors the spiritual walk of many believers.

His cynicism, pride, and sense of entitlement reflect how our judgmental attitudes toward others’ failures can distance us from grace.

Heaven rejoiced alongside the Father, yet the older brother refused to join the celebration.

In this parable, the older brother represents the Pharisees—those who resisted grace and resented its reach—while the Father represents Christ Himself, whom the Pharisees would ultimately reject and crucify.

#pray1Tim2 

God bless you and command your day!!!

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