Luke 15:1-32

Meditatio (Reflecting)

In just the same way, I tell you, there will be rejoicing among the angels of God over one sinner who repents.

Oratio (Responding)

In my Sunday commentary Peter Kreeft asks a question about this line that I never thought of before. “Who will be rejoicing the most”. It is said that there will be great rejoicing in heaven. For the most part I always imagined this was the angels, high-fiveing, and thanking god. But Peter Kreeft made me consider that God loves all of us sinners more than any of the angels ever could, and it is not inconceivable that He is dancing and rejoicing even more than all of the angels, over the one lost sheep. Like the father in the prodigal son story, running across the field to embrace his lost son. This is such a heartening image of god for me. It gives me so much hope to ponder that god loves me that much, that after I go to confession, and am absolved of my sins, that the angels, and even God himself, are dancing with joy for that fact. It is humbling, and convicting at the same time. And these days I bet it happens a lot less often than it used to. So I strongly suggest that we all get to confession, and not let months go by without going. We all need to do our part to keeping the party in heaven going.

Contemplatio (Contemplating)

Take time to simply remain in the presence of God.

Resolutio (Resolving)

Oh lord, convict my conscience, and help me to make a good confession next time I go. Help me to be free of my sin, so that you can fully rejoice of my conversion. Amen.