Luke 20:35-36
But those who are counted worthy to attain that age, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry nor are given in marriage; nor can they die anymore, for they are equal to the angels and are sons of God, being sons of the resurrection.
How can I hope to be counted worthy on that great day? I am no better than the prodigal son who, falling down before his Father exclaimed, “I am not worthy to be called your son!”. “Oh, my son! My son!”, cried the Father as he threw his arms around him and called for a big party to celebrate. Apparently the Father thought his son was worthy. But in what way?
Certainly the son’s actions were not worthy; he had wasted his Father’s wealth on a profligate lifestyle. But his humility, his contrition made him worthy to be called his Father’s son.
