Everything God has is mine

Luke 15:31 And he said to him, ‘Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours.

The older son was jealous of the younger son. He felt like he had been righteous this whole time and when this rebellious son had returned, it didn't seem fair that the younger brother got the feast and special treatment. But the father tells the older son that all that the father has is the son's. The faithful son was more wealthy than the prodigal son because he had everything the father had. The prodigal son left the father to make it on his own. I think the older brother didn't realize just how rich he was. He had everything and then wanted more because he felt self-righteousness.

I think I can be like the older son a lot of times when I see abundant grace and blessings upon new believers or other families. However, I have no need for that and need to avoid this sinful pride because really, I have everything my Father has. If I continue to humbly abide with my Heavenly Father, I have access to everything in Heaven. God doesn't withhold from His children. I am truly rich because I have a relationship with Jesus. If I seek that first, then everything else is available to me. I should not play pity party because I am truly rich.

Heavenly Father, thank You for everything good and lovely. Lord, I thank You that I have a relationship with You. Jesus, please cover my sin with Your precious blood. I repent for being prideful and self-righteous. Lord, I am just a sinner like everyone else. It is only because You call me Your daughter that I have any inheritance at all. Lord, help me to love You more and more. I pray that I would be more like Jesus today. I love You, God. I pray for Monica and Tony, that You would give them access to the storehouses of Heaven for provision for their mission to China. Lord, I also ask that I would continue to trust in You for every need's fulfillment. In the name of Jesus I pray, Amen.