Camouflage

Most of us have heard or read the story of the prodical son in Luke 15:11-32. You know; the example of The Father's love for his lost son. He squanders his fathers gift and comes back thinking his dad will serve up retribution. No-He's a loving dad who welcomes him back with open arms, even celebrates with a party...

The rest of the story... La la la la la I can't hear you...

The father has two sons we know of; the other, older is more than upset with the grace his dad shows the lost son. While on the outside the older brother appeared to be a success, we learn that his heart contained its own kind of darkness. Jesus described the older brother as "angry" when he learned of the celebration being held for his wayward sibling. He refused to participate in the party and he rejected the pleadings of his father to rejoice with him at his brother's return. He demonstrates his bitterness when he describes himself as "slaving" for his father. He resents his father for never being given his own celebration.

Neither son is credited with understanding the true nature or character of their father. They were both self-centered. They were both mistaken. They both wanted life on their own terms. For one, his sins were public. For the other, his sins were camouflaged, buried just beneath the surface.

And now you know the rest of the story...G'day.