Prodigals Are Coming Home
Bonnie Jones
October 2018
Very clearly I heard the Lord say, “Linger not in the pigsty. The prodigals are coming home! There’s a great reunion in store says God! Get the fatted calf ready and prepare the finest meal. Sons and daughters are returning. It’s not a time to be judgmental. Its time to forgive, forget and restore the breach! Amen”
In a dream I was shown a man that walked away from the Lord many years ago. He lived in denial and hatred for so long he was unable to discern the truth from the lies of the enemy. In fact he would stand in the face of the righteous and curse them yet feel that he was doing God a favor. He literally became his own god. In the dream he returned home to visit at Christmas time. Over the years all of his gifts had been neatly preserved in a large colorful bag. One by one they were quickly placed under the Christmas tree. Each gift was beautifully wrapped and you could tell each one was handled with great care. However when he arrived he didn’t have an interest in the gifts. He only wanted to be taken shopping for new shoes. He wanted to go somewhere cheap, but definitely not JC Penney’s.
I believe this dream signifies that prodigals are coming home! They have come to the knowledge of their sin and feel unworthy of the Father’s love. It’s not about what they can get, it’s about getting right with God and their loved ones. This man was concerned about his spiritual walk. He needs new shoes for a new walk of faith. Yet he’s unable to shop at Penney’s because it’s symbolic of righteousness. James Cash Penney was a God fearing righteous man that lived by the Golden Rule. (Matthew 7:12) This prodigal son could not see himself forgiven or worthy of wearing shoes of righteousness. In his shame he was willing to settle for less.
When the prodigals return it is our job to love them without judging. We must forgive and not make mention of past sin. It’s time to completely let go of the past and embrace God. When the Holy Spirit convicts them, they will readily come forward and ask forgiveness. Their repentance and our forgiveness are vital to the restoration of both parties. In Luke 15 the prodigal’s father had already forgiven his son and welcomed him home with open arms. There was great joy for both of them yet the wounding of the father’s heart needed mending also. In the same way the son also had need to once again feel worthy. Only by love can these wounds be completely healed.
In this day we are witnessing the effectiveness of Malachi 4:6 because God is turning the hearts of the fathers to the children and the hearts of the children to their fathers. God is restoring the prodigals walk by cleansing their souls, renewing their minds and healing their hearts. Then they will receive the shoes of the fishermen. It is true that prodigals need new shoes to begin their walk with God. Some need shoes of salvation, healing and deliverance and as they mature they will be ready for spiritual gifts to be unwrapped. The gifts of some prodigals have been held in reserve for many, many years. I believe Christmas is an indication of a season and timing for this prophetic dream to begin. Traditionally this is when we celebrate the birth of our Savior. But let us now rejoice in the rebirth of our sons and daughters as many prodigals step out of the pigsty and return to their families.
A Divine Submission 2018
As we pondered this month on what to post for the Word of the Month, we felt directed to this article from 2011. The season that we are approaching requires us to take an honest look over every area of our lives. I believe that we are in a Matthew 6:6 and Revelation 22:12 time.
Bob Jones Sings A New Song We Must Forgive
In a dream November 1st, Bob Jones was at a home meeting; not sure whose home but there were three couches in the living room. Several people were on one couch, I was on another with other people and Bob was seated on a couch across from me.
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Amen!
I hope this could mean prodigal spouses also.
that is what I am believing here! They are still someone's son or daughter and definitely God's. Pray it in!
Yes Yes! I receive this with great joy! God is só faithful!!
Bless you.
Absolutely have been waiting almost 15 years...our prodigal daughter Tiffany ( her name means the appearance of God) will be home for Thanksgiving this year! I know, that I know, that I know, she is coming back To the Heavenly Father soon...very soon...How encouraging this word is!! Nothing but love for her ❤ from us and Father God!!
Thank you Jesus!😀❤️. This really speaks to me!
linger not in the pigsty! such a good word. for so many of us, i think. i mean, how many are living a 'pigsty' life and don't even know it? don't even know and experience the extravagant, over the top, prodigal love of the father? (prodigal means 'having or giving something on a lavish scale'). lavish! abundant! beyond! for all! the tree is brimming with gifts for ~everyone~! what are the prodigals 'coming home' to? may it be this, lord! may it be you in your fullness! your outrageous, outlandish fullness!
Amen! I believe and receive this for my daughter! I will continue to pray it in. Thank you for sharing this word and for reminding me to not be judgemental or unforgiving! It is not about us but about seeing Gods will be done. Thank you for also stating that we may both need healing. God you are able! It is so in Jesus name!!
Thank you for this encouraging and beautiful word! It has been 14 years that we have been praying for our son to come back to the Lord. There is no doubt that the Lord will answer this prayer, I believe. Father, please help us prepare our hearts as prodigal parents and bind up wounds so the Love of Christ and the Joy may be overflowing.
Thank you, Bonnie, our Son whom we've talked to but haven't seen in 6 years is flying home to see us. He'll be here for 4 days. Thank you, Lord.
I'm believing for so many to come to the Saving Grace of Jesus Christ. First of all family members, friends those that I've known all of my life,Neighbors and For All Mankind..
Time to forget every wrong everyone has done to you and just love them into the kingdom of God.
My heart is for the lost and I will continue to pray for them God Bless