Teaching- Heridas - Part 3

Devotional

Day 1: The Wounded Identity of the Prodigal Son

When the younger son demanded his inheritance and left his father’s house, he believed freedom meant living on his own terms, but soon found himself in a place of hunger, shame, and loneliness. He realized that outside the security and love of his father’s house, he had lost not only his wealth but also his sense of belonging and worth. Many of us can relate to moments when we have sought independence from God, only to find ourselves empty and longing for the safety and love we once knew. The story reminds us that our true identity and security are found in the presence of our Father, where we are loved, protected, and valued. [08:51]

Luke 15:11-16 (NKJV)
Then He said: “A certain man had two sons. And the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the portion of goods that falls to me.’ So he divided to them his livelihood. And not many days after, the younger son gathered all together, journeyed to a far country, and there wasted his possessions with prodigal living. But when he had spent all, there arose a severe famine in that land, and he began to be in want. Then he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country, and he sent him into his fields to feed swine. And he would gladly have filled his stomach with the pods that the swine ate, and no one gave him anything.”

Reflection: In what ways have you sought fulfillment outside of God’s presence, and how has that affected your sense of identity and belonging?

Day 2: The Restoring Mercy of the Father

When the prodigal son returned home, broken and repentant, his father saw him from afar, was moved with compassion, and ran to embrace him. The father did not condemn or humiliate his son for his past mistakes; instead, he restored his identity by clothing him with new garments, placing a ring on his finger, and sandals on his feet. This act of mercy shows us that God’s love is unconditional and that He is always ready to restore us, no matter how far we have strayed. The Father’s embrace is a powerful reminder that our past does not define us—His grace and mercy do. [16:06]

Luke 15:20-24 (NKJV)
“And he arose and came to his father. But when he was still a great way off, his father saw him and had compassion, and ran and fell on his neck and kissed him. And the son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight, and am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ But the father said to his servants, ‘Bring out the best robe and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet. And bring the fatted calf here 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.”

Reflection: Is there an area of your life where you feel unworthy of God’s love? How can you receive His restoring mercy today?

Day 3: The Subtle Wound of Resentment in the Older Brother

The older brother, though he never left home, struggled with feelings of resentment and injustice when his father celebrated the return of the prodigal. He felt overlooked and unappreciated, unable to see the blessings he had always enjoyed in his father’s presence. This wound of comparison and bitterness can blind us to the goodness of God in our own lives and rob us of joy. The father’s gentle reminder to the older son—“You are always with me, and all that I have is yours”—invites us to recognize and be grateful for the daily blessings we receive. [21:11]

Luke 15:25-32 (NKJV)
“Now his older son was in the field. And as he came and drew near to the house, he heard music and dancing. So he called one of the servants and asked what these things meant. And he said to him, ‘Your brother has come, and because he has received him safe and sound, your father has killed the fatted calf.’ But he was angry and would not go in. Therefore his father came out and pleaded with him. So he answered and said to his father, ‘Lo, these many years I have been serving you; I never transgressed your commandment at any time; and yet you never gave me a young goat, that I might make merry with my friends. But as soon as this son of yours came, who has devoured your livelihood with harlots, you killed the fatted calf for him.’ And he said to him, ‘Son, you are always with me, and all that I have is yours. It was right that we should make merry and be glad, for your brother was dead and is alive again, and was lost and is found.’”

Reflection: Are you holding onto resentment or comparison in your heart? What blessings might you be overlooking in your own life?

Day 4: Grace Restores but Does Not Erase Consequences

God’s grace is powerful to restore and heal, but it does not erase the consequences of our choices. The prodigal son still faced the reality of what he had lost, but the father’s love invited him into a new beginning. In the same way, grace calls us to forgive others and ourselves, learning from our past while embracing the future God has for us. The journey of restoration may involve facing difficult truths, but God’s presence and mercy give us the strength to move forward with hope. [23:48]

Galatians 6:7-9 (NKJV)
“Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.”

Reflection: Is there a consequence you are facing today that you need to bring to God, trusting Him for restoration and a new beginning?

Day 5: Choosing to Dwell in the Father’s House

True freedom is not found in running away, but in choosing to remain in the Father’s house, where love, protection, and purpose abound. The world may offer false promises of independence, but only in God’s presence do we find lasting fulfillment and the strength to overcome temptation. Each day, we are invited to dwell with God, to accept His love, and to live as His beloved children, secure in our identity and calling. [11:45]

Psalm 27:4 (NKJV)
“One thing I have desired of the Lord,
That will I seek:
That I may dwell in the house of the Lord
All the days of my life,
To behold the beauty of the Lord,
And to inquire in His temple.”

Reflection: What practical step can you take today to remain in God’s presence and make His house your true home?

Sermon Summary

La historia del hijo pródigo nos invita a reflexionar sobre el valor de la pertenencia, la identidad y la gracia restauradora del Padre. El hijo menor, al pedir su herencia y alejarse de casa, buscó una libertad que terminó llevándolo a la escasez, la vergüenza y la soledad. En su momento más bajo, alimentando cerdos y deseando comer lo que ellos comían, recordó la abundancia y el amor que había dejado atrás. Este despertar lo llevó a reconocer su error y a regresar a su padre, dispuesto incluso a ser tratado como un jornalero.

El regreso del hijo menor es recibido con misericordia y restauración total. El padre no lo humilla ni le recuerda su pasado, sino que corre a abrazarlo, le da ropa nueva, un anillo y sandalias, símbolos de dignidad, autoridad y libertad. Así, el amor del Padre no solo perdona, sino que restituye la identidad perdida y celebra el regreso del que estaba perdido.

Sin embargo, la historia también nos muestra la herida del hijo mayor, quien, a pesar de permanecer en casa y ser obediente, se siente excluido y resentido al ver la celebración por su hermano. El padre le recuerda que siempre ha estado con él y que todo lo suyo le pertenece. Esta parte nos confronta con la tentación de la autocompasión y el olvido de las bendiciones cotidianas que recibimos por estar cerca del Padre.

Dios nos enseña que la gracia no borra la justicia ni evita las consecuencias, pero sí nos invita a perdonar y a restaurar relaciones. Tanto el hijo que se fue como el que se quedó necesitan experimentar la misericordia y el amor incondicional del Padre. Todos, en algún momento, hemos estado en ambos lugares: lejos y necesitados de restauración, o cerca pero ciegos a la gracia que nos rodea. Hoy, el Padre nos llama a regresar, a reconocer nuestra identidad como hijos e hijas, y a vivir en la plenitud de su amor y bendición.

Key Takeaways

1. La búsqueda de libertad fuera de la casa del Padre termina en hambre y vacío. Cuando intentamos vivir a nuestra manera, desconectados de la fuente de amor y provisión, inevitablemente experimentamos soledad y pérdida. La verdadera libertad se encuentra en la pertenencia y la comunión con Dios, quien nos ofrece seguridad y propósito. [11:07]
2. El arrepentimiento genuino es un despertar interior que nos lleva a reconocer nuestra necesidad de regresar al Padre. No se trata solo de remordimiento, sino de una transformación profunda que nos impulsa a buscar restauración y reconciliación. Dios siempre está dispuesto a recibirnos, sin importar cuán lejos hayamos ido. [13:07]
3. El amor del Padre es incondicional y restaurador; no se detiene en el pasado ni en los errores cometidos. Al abrazar al hijo que regresa, el Padre le devuelve dignidad, autoridad y libertad, recordándonos que nuestra identidad no depende de nuestras caídas, sino de su gracia. Esta restauración es un acto de amor que supera toda lógica humana. [16:06]
4. La herida del resentimiento puede nacer incluso en quienes permanecen cerca del Padre. El hijo mayor representa a aquellos que, aunque fieles externamente, pueden perder de vista la abundancia y el amor que ya poseen. Es un llamado a examinar nuestro corazón y a reconocer las bendiciones diarias que a veces damos por sentadas. [22:18]
5. La gracia de Dios no elimina las consecuencias de nuestras decisiones, pero sí nos invita a perdonar y a restaurar relaciones rotas. En la casa del Padre, hay espacio para sanar heridas, romper silencios y comenzar de nuevo. La misericordia es una fuerza transformadora que nos permite vivir como verdaderos hijos e hijas, libres para amar y ser amados. [23:48]

Youtube Chapters

[00:00] - Welcome
[01:27] - El hijo pide la herencia
[01:45] - El hijo se va y desperdicia todo
[04:58] - Hambre y desesperación
[05:44] - Reflexión en medio de la escasez
[06:24] - El trabajo indigno y la soledad
[07:40] - Recuerdo del hogar y la seguridad
[09:28] - El regreso al Padre
[10:44] - Identidad herida y restauración
[11:07] - Libertad sin pertenencia
[12:25] - El despertar y el arrepentimiento
[13:33] - El hijo mayor y la herida de la desilusión
[15:23] - El amor incondicional del Padre
[17:14] - Símbolos de restauración: ropa, anillo y sandalias
[19:29] - El resentimiento del hijo mayor
[21:11] - El Padre recuerda la fidelidad y las bendiciones
[23:24] - Gracia, justicia y restauración final

Sermon Clips

El hijo menor buscaba la libertad, que la libertad sin pertenencia produce hambre y vergüenza, que cuando tú quieres ser libre pero estás lejos de la casa de tu padre y quieres hacer las cosas a tu conveniencia, vas a traer a tu vida por eso si estás en la casa de tu padre es mejor morar en ella, permanecer en ella, aunque el mundo te llame, aunque el enemigo quiera dañar tu mente, tu corazón, tú debes escoger estar, habitar en la casa de Jehová dice la palabra todos los días de mi vida. [00:10:52] (63 seconds) #LibertadConPertenencia

Qué triste es, how sad is it, que queriendo ser libre, cuántos de nosotros en algún momento quisimos ser libre, alejarme de mi padre y hacer las cosas a mi conveniencia, pero un día terminé arrepentida, llorando y buscando la presencia del Señor, crying and seeking God's presence, para que encaminara nuevamente. [00:11:55] (29 seconds) #ArrepentimientoYPresencia

Solamente el padre quiere restituirlo, que es el amor del padre incondicional, porque la misericordia restaura. Ve desde lejos al hijo, usted se imagina en eso y corriendo va a abrazarlo. ¿Lo condenó? ¿Lo humilló? ¿Lo despreció? Ese es el mensaje que el padre tiene para ti, él no te humilla, él se olvida de tu pasado y restaura tu identidad de hijo y de hija. Tú eres hijo e hija de un rey, no importa tu pasado. [00:15:15] (65 seconds) #AmorIncondicionalRestaurador

El Señor te da libertad para llevar libertad a los cautivos, de esa libertad. La segunda herida, de la desilusión, era del padre. En la casa del Señor, así como en el hogar, también tenemos que tener misericordia y esta se manifiesta. [00:18:01] (34 seconds) #LibertadParaLiberar

Qué difícil es perdonar, pero cuando tú rompes el silencio, quizás llevas muchos años sin hablar con esa persona, pero cuando tú rompes el silencio y decides sentarte a la mesa con él, el Señor hace un nuevo comienzo, que son difíciles, sí, son difíciles, está ahí, está con ustedes y debe recordarte que la gracia de Dios es una fuerza. [00:18:36] (44 seconds) #MisericordiaEnElHogar

Dios te ama y tú no ves las bendiciones que Él te ha dado. Es un momento en que esa herida de engaño que puso el enemigo en su corazón tiene que acabar porque el Señor estaba con él, te he bendecido todos los días. [00:22:15] (26 seconds) #BendicionesNoVistas

Vemos bendiciones de Dios en nuestra vida y a veces no nos damos cuenta y decimos, pero padre tú bendices a aquel que se pasa para arriba y para abajo y no va a la iglesia, y el padre dice, yo he estado contigo hijo e hija todos los días y todo lo que tengo te pertenece a ti, aleluya. [00:22:41] (37 seconds) #HeridaDeEngañoSanada

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