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**Daily devotional**
What started out as a collection has grown into a ministry opportunity for Larry and Mary Gerbens. For the past 10 years they?ve been collecting artistic works based on the story of the prodigal son from Luke 15. Their collection includes a painting by Rembrandt and a number of items by other artists depicting this story.
The Gerbens wanted to share their collection, so they put it on display at a local college. Larry said, ?The artists have ministered to us, and we hope their work will minister to others.?
As I wandered through the displays, I was touched by the deep need of the prodigal, his honest repentance, and the beautiful forgiveness of the father portrayed in the variety of art pieces?paintings, etchings, engravings, glasswork, sketches, and silk screens.
We have all been like the son in this story, who had other plans for his life than what his father had for him. We have all run away from our heavenly Father (Rom. 3:10-12). But He welcomes us when we come to Him.
You too will see the beauty of forgiveness in your heavenly Father?s face when you cry out to Him, ?Father, I have sinned . . .? (Luke 15:18). If you?re away from Him, head home now and experience His love. ? Anne Cetas
O Lord, I now admit my guilt,
And I accept Your grace;
Transform my life and help me grow
Until I see Your face. ?Hess
When God forgives, He removes the sin and restores the soul.