‘Your brother is here,’ he told him, ‘and your father has slaughtered the fattened calf because he has him back safe and sound.’
Luke 15:27
The Greek word here that is translated ‘safe and sound’ means to be whole. It signifies one who is healthy in mind and body, but also in spirit. It is the Jewish idea of being ‘whole’ and tells us that the joy here was not only that this young man was safe, but that he had the right attitude once again. He was restored to his original place.
Heavenly Father, thank You for making it possible to be whole again. Without Christ we could have no hope of this whatsoever. You have given us all the joys of heaven along with an abundant life here on earth. Thank You for Your mercy, grace, and love. In the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.