I want to be the older brother.

In the story of the prodigal, I often dismiss the older brother as being a self-righteous punk.  He refuses to join the party when his brother returns.

What the Father says to the older brother outside is convicting and demonstrates how the Father views His riches and possessions.

Son, you are always with Me, and all that is Mine is yours."

Oh... Am I like the older brother?  Do I miss that in Jesus, I possess all of God, the Father's, riches and inheritance?

That is the reality that strikes me.  I already possess the Father's inheritance.

I'm rich, but I live poor.  I get jealous of others because I perceive them receiving more of God's riches than me.  Have I looked around?  Do I see?

I want to be the older brother... who walks into the party, embraces my brother and says, "He loves us both abundantly.  Welcome home.  Let us feast to our Father's goodness to us"