What does Luke 15:32 mean?

Luke 15:32 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Luke 15:32 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.

30But as soon as this thy son was come, which hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf.

31And he said unto him, Son, thou art ever with me, and all that I have is thine.

32It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.

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