"Celebrate"

A BLAST FROM THE WORD
By Sandra Rhynes

“Celebrate”

Luke 15:23
…and bring the fattened calf, kill it, and let us eat and celebrate; 24 for this son of mine was dead and has come to life again; he was lost and has been found.' And they began to celebrate.

Have you ever been sooooo glad to see someone that you haven’t seen in a long time? You might cook a special dinner or throw a party and invite other friends into your home to help you celebrate. You might even have your delightful celebration put in the newspaper or of course you would tell others how wonderful it was to see your long lost friend or loved one. Is it going to be a celebration for you when you meet Jesus face to face or do you dread the meeting? Are you just beside yourself with anticipation at seeing Him? How are you going to prepare for this celebration? The father in this scripture went all out to make sure his son knew how much he was loved and missed him. Jesus is preparing for the greatest celebration of all. He is preparing a wedding table for us all. He wants us to know how much He loves us. We will be forever be in celebration with Him. The lost son prepared to meet his father by deciding to go home. The father prepared to meet the son by running to meet him from a far off. Then he prepared him a feast like he had never seen before. How will you prepare to meet the King? Will you watch and pray? Will you live your life being about the Father’s Business? Will you tell others about His love and grace? Let us be preparing for “The Greatest Celebration” of all times!! Let us celebrate here on earth until that day comes! The bible tells us to celebrate with songs and hymns. When we enter into the sanctuary we should come in with praise, songs and above all CELEBRATION!! Celebrate Jesus, Celebrate!!!!!

Say: Jesus, I celebrate You. You and you alone are worthy to be praised and worshiped. I long for that Great Celebration that will never end. I long to see You face to face and to cast my crowns at Your feet. I long to be at that wedding table. I Love You Lord. I long to hear “Well done thou good and faithful servant, enter in.” Amen