Wednesday, April 17, 2013

A Parable on Reconciliation

There once was a king who quarreled with his son.  In a fit of rage the king exiled his son from the kingdom.  Years passed and the son wandered alone throughout the world.  In time, the king's heart softened and he sent his ministers to find his son and ask him to return.  When they located the young man, he answered them that he could not return to the kingdom.  He had been too hurt and his heart still harbored bitterness.

The ministers brought back this sad news to the king.  The king told them to bring his son the following message, "Return as far as you can and I will come the rest of the way to meet you."

Jesus said, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God."  (Matt. 5:9)


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