The story of the lost son or prodigal is very well known in the Christian community and as the years fly by I understand it better and better. Da' T.R.U.T.H. took a detour several years back but found his way back and was once again embraced by our Heavenly Father just like the father in the parable of the lost son. I told my classes that I don't need to focus on the poor decisions of the younger son but to focus on the reaction of the father when he saw his son coming home. Sometimes it takes folks hitting the bottom like the younger son before they realize the only place to go is back to the family. Again, I love the reaction of the father in the following scripture. I know that Jesus told this parable to open up our eyes to how the Father feels about his children no matter how far away from our faith we go. No matter what sort of sins we get into or how long we've been gone. He can't wait for our return. What an awesome God we serve!
Luke 15:20ff says, "So he got up and went to his father. “But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him. “The son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’
“But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let’s have a feast and celebrate. For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ So they began to celebrate.
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