Celebrate

Scripture Verse that caught my attention today: Luke 15:32 But we had to celebrate and rejoice, because this brother of yours was dead and has come to life; he was lost and has been found.’”

Observation: I’m struck by the words “But we had to celebrate…”

Application: There are times when celebrations are required—not in the sense of drudgery, but simply because the occasion is too grand to let simply pass by. Often times there is celebration when a soldier returns home, when a hostage is released, when an at-risk pregnancy finally delivers a healthy child. These are times when we just have to celebrate.

I get the feeling from the stories of Jesus that God truly longs to celebrate. With so much on earth not going according to plan, whenever someone finally ‘gets it,’ God can hardly contain Godself and breaks out into celebration. That’s a good model for us to keep in mind.

Prayer: Lord, help us to celebrate whenever appropriate. In Jesus’ name. Amen.


(Readings today included: Zechariah 13-14, Psalm 147, and Luke 15)