I love a party--and I'm on my way to a big one this week--"2000 Celebration," an Assemblies of God worldwide gathering in Indianapolis, Indiana. 30,000-plus are expected to attend from over 140 countries of the world. There will be a Parade of Nations, a historical musicale, world-renowned speakers and leaders, contemporary musicians--and food to feed us all--we HOPE! Can you imagine standing in line for pizza, hamburgers--and restrooms??!! By the way, there will be live Webcasts on the Internet--see the link below--and enjoy the Celebration with us!
Our Lord loved a party--His first miracle was at a wedding celebration; His well-loved Parable of the Prodigal Son ended in a party--and believe it or not, THAT party came to life at Peggie's REAL Place just the other day. My 15-year-old, rather responsible son, was lost--he was NOT where he was supposed to be for the family taxi to pick him up--and Mom panicked...I mean PANIC! Where WAS that kid...He wasn't at school or at church--couldn't find him at his friends' homes; he sure wasn't HOME--a frightening feeling if you've ever had the experience! Dad went out looking while Mom stayed home crying and calling a pastor for prayer! Within minutes, the phone rang--the lost was found--just a matter of miscommunication and a phone line out-of-order. All is now back to "normal" in our household--and I am one relieved parent!
Know what? That's how GOD feels when HIS kids get lost. Now HE doesn't panic--but He's concerned! He loves and yearns deeply for a wandering child to come home. And when he does, it's party time--in Heaven and on earth! Why not! If you've got a son or daughter who is lost today, may that Good Shepherd "hook" him, bring that prodigal home--and then let the party begin! Don't give up--God is still specializing in seeking and saving the lost! Believe it and have a great day.
Now, I would not leave you all here to just work all week while I play--so I've arranged a big party for all the Daily Bible Booster fans--I hope you'll enjoy it. Each day you will explore a holiday celebration at Peggie's Place; you'll find special devotionals--and lots of links. So don't forget to check the party schedule below--and return right here each day for a fun 'n faith celebration!
Delight in a Word from the Well--a refreshing in the Water of His Word
"...Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet. And bring the fatted calf and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry. For this, my son, was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry (Luke 15:22-24.)."
Draw from the Well--a prayer for renewing strength for this day
Lord, You seek and save the lost--and someone I love is lost today. Won't You please bring that loved one to the foot of the Cross? I know You are faithful--and I look with faith for a glorious answer to my prayer. Then let the celebration begin! In Jesus' Name, Amen."
All Scriptures are taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible.
Copyright 2000 by Peggie Bohanon, Springfield, MO. All rights reserved.
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"Celebrations at Peggie's Place!"
With thanks to Songs of Praise for the beautiful music playing at Peggie's Place.
