Monday 22nd April 2019 Prayer Devotion
Scripture Reading:- Genesis 19:1-26
Topic:- Wasted Life Versus Fulfilled Life [1]
Text:- Genesis 19:22
Years ago, there was a very wealthy man who, with his devoted young son, shared a passion for Art collecting. Together they traveled around the world, adding only the finest Art treasures to their collection. Priceless works by Picasso, Van Gogh, Monet and many others adorned the walls of the family Estate.
The Widowed Elder man looked on with satisfaction, as his only child became an experienced Art collector. The son’s trained eye and sharp business mind caused his father to beam with pride as they dealt with Art collectors around the world.
As Winter approached, War engulfed the Nation, and the young man left to serve his Country. After only a few short weeks, his father received a Telegram. His beloved son was missing in action. The Art collector anxiously awaited more news, fearing he would never see his son again.
Within days, his fears were confirmed. The young man had died while rushing a fellow Soldier to a Medic. Distraught and lonely, the old man faced the upcoming Easter holidays with anguish and sadness. The joy of the Season, a Season that he and his son had so looked forward to, would visit his house no longer. On Easter morning, a knock on the door awakened the depressed old man.
As he walked to the door, the Masterpieces of Art on the walls only reminded him that his son was not coming home. As he opened the door, he was greeted by a Soldier with a large package in his hand. He introduced himself to the man by saying, “I was a friend of your son. I was the one he was rescuing when he died. May I come in for a few moments? I have something to show you.”
As the two began to talk, the Soldier told of how the man’s son had told everyone of his Father’s love of Fine Art. “I’m an Artist,” said the Soldier, “and I want to give you this.”
As the old man unwrapped the package, the paper gave way to reveal a portrait of the man’s son. Though the World would never consider it the work of a Genius, the painting featured the young man’s face in striking detail.
Prayer Points:-
I refuse to live a waste life, oh Lord God, help me to life a fulfilled life in You henceforth by fire, in the name of Jesus Christ.
