It is not too late

Sermons by Senior Pastor Daniel Khong on 1 Jun 2025 - Faith Community Baptist Church.

Scripture:

Luke 15:11-32 is the parable of the prodigal son - a parable told by Jesus of a son who demanded his inheritance from his father. Typically, inheritance is given only upon death but in this instance, the father loved him enough to give it while still very much alive. The son took the money and went away, spending all his money in a far away place. After he finished all his money, he worked in a pig farm. He then returned to his father.

Why is it not to late to turn to God?

1. God is patient with us

We suspect that the son is away for months or even years. It took time.to spend, as well as the cost and time to travel back from a distant place. When he returned, it says that the father saw his son from far away because the father is looking for him. In Peter's 2nd letter, it was written that God is not willing for anymore to perish and he is always waiting for our return to him.

2. God is faithful to us

God remains loyal, committed and dedicated. The father is faithful because he wants his son to return. Even though the son says that he wants to be a servant, the father responded by running to him. The father ignored his son's request to make him a servant and told his servants to prepare for a celebration. He acknowledged that "this son of mine" is found. 2 Timothy that God is always faithful.

When the eldest son refused to join the celebrations, the father explained that "brother of yours" is dead, he is alive and is found. Because of that, they should celebrate and not be bitter.

It is not too late to run to God, even if it is for the 2nd or even for the 3rd time. No matter how long or how many times, God will wait for us. The sacrifices of God are a broken heart - these, God will not despise.

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