We human beings are acceptance magnets. We desperately long to be accepted. We seek for it anyway we can from anyone who will give it. We seek acceptance from our parents, peers, coaches, spouses, and even from our own children. When we do not get it, it can have devastating consequences – debauched lifestyle, illicit relationships, running away, and even suicide.

My theory as to why this is so universal among human beings is that we have been shut out of the garden – the Garden of Eden. Ever since, we’ve been looking for re-acceptance by the Father. That is our greatest need. To be accepted fully and completely by the Father. And it was our older brother that came to earn that acceptance back for us.

Matt 9:1-2
9:1 Jesus stepped into a boat, crossed over and came to his own town. 2 Some men brought to him a paralytic, lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Take heart, son; your sins are forgiven.”

More than physical healing, what he truly needed was forgiveness – acceptance by the Father. Do you understand what that means?

More than human love, we need to be accepted by the Father.
More than family, we need to be accepted by the Father.
More than success, we need to be accepted by the Father.
More than food, money, healing, we need to be accepted by the Father.

Our Older Brother is the answer. He is the sustainer. He is the meaning-giver. He is the way, the truth and the life. He is EVERYTHING! Seek Him!

PH