The prodigal Child

[lismore]

Hi

In this story this verse is amazing:

Luke 15: 20So 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.


21"The son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.[b]' 22"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. 23Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let's have a feast and celebrate. 24For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.' So they began to celebrate.


You have a daddy who would run along the road for you too.

The attitude of the older brother is interesting too.

Lismore

 

[Johnnz]

It's a wonderful story of how much bigger God's grace is than we realise. For a Jew to work with pigs let alone eat their leftover food was the essence of degradation.

The older brother is interesting. He is so 'good' thathe cannot understand grace. I think there are those raised in a Christian environment who today are just like that elder brother, critical of those who sin, and ignorant of the true depths of God's love and grace.

John
NZ

 

[StormyOne]

The story is really about the father's actions, and not necessarily the son's....

 

[lismore]

The story is really about the father's actions, and not necessarily the son's....

Amen

 

[ChristianWife]

Great Post! Thanks!

 

[Qidron]

I also agree that this scripture is mostly about the father's response...and the sons, they are us; we all sin and fall short of how God would have us be, and need to know that the Father is ready and waiting for our return and has a party in mind. Important to remember when one of our own prodigals is still struggling to come back. Keep that robe and ring ready!