WHEN WE FALL...WHEN WE RETURN

WHEN WE FALL....and when we return... there are many principles at work with which GOD chooses to let HIS Grace and Mercy flow. For the Purposes of this entry let us focus on two of them.

1. The first principle can be realized from both a spiritual and a natural perspective, Gods Mercy and Grace seem to flow better , and seem to be more effective when the recipient of that Grace and Mercy have both a broken spirit and a contrite heart - seemingly more room for God to work in a spirit and heart that is not congested with self...self...self...me...me...me...I...I...I...We must come to the END OF OUR SELF. This principle is clearly defined in the following verses form Gods LIVING, TRUE, IRREFUTABLE WORD.

Isa 57:15 For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabited eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.

Psa 51:17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.

Psa 34:18 The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.

2. The second principle that is often overlooked when a member of the Body of Christ repents and returns to the Father is that not everyone will join the party , rejoice , and partake of the "Fatted Calf". Let us call this principle " The principle of prodigal Jealousy". This is clearly demonstrated in Gods word and perhaps in our own faith walk.

Luk 15:25 Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard musick and dancing.

Luk 15:26 And he called one of the servants, and asked what these things meant.

Luk 15:27 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.

Luk 15:28 And he was angry, and would not go in: therefore came his father out, and intreated him.

Luk 15:29 And he answering said to his father, Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment: and yet thou never gavest me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends:

Luk 15:30 But as soon as this thy son was come, which hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf.

Luk 15:31 And he said unto him, Son, thou art ever with me, and all that I have is thine.

Luk 15:32It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.

When a brother or sister returns to the fold and again abides in the shadow of His wing let us rejoice and not reject, let us celebrate and not criticize, let us .... be glad: for this thy brother (or Sister) was dead,and is alive again ; and was lost, and is found...The Prodigal One