AHA: The God Moment That Changes Everything

When you tried to patch things up, did you try it your way or God’s way?

This is the problem with confidence in our own goodness. We begin to believe we’re going to earn something from the Father. But the Father’s house is not a house of merit; it is a house of mercy.

Procrastination is one of the chief tools Satan uses to prevent AHA from happening in your life.

This kind of claim made no mention of the father’s provision in his life. Like the Prodigal, the older brother had lived a life fully dependent on his father. But by saying this, he was unwilling even to acknowledge his father’s generosity.

No, he ran to his son. When the older brother was in the field, the father left the celebration and went out to him. He engaged his son directly. What does this tell us about God? God longs for a relationship with His children.

This is what Jesus does. He changed the heart of Zacchaeus, and He can change our hearts as well. But it needs to start here and now.

While the older brother claims, “I’ve never disobeyed,” the younger brother says, “I am not worthy.” One brother appeals to his own merit. The other comes asking for mercy. One brother sulks in frustration; the other celebrates in joy.

right now.” We’re not turning the alarm off; we’re just hitting the snooze button.

“All these years I’ve been slaving for you and never disobeyed your orders.” What was he saying here? He was saying, “Look what I deserve. I’ve been good. I’ve followed the rules. I’ve done what you’ve asked me to. I deserve your blessing. I’ve earned it.”