There are people who
know, in their hearts, the truth about God but at this point in their lives
they are choosing not to walk with God. In a certain sense they feel torn. They know what is right. They know the wise course of life. But for whatever reason they keep God at a
distance and go their way without Him. My heart is heavy when I think about this.
Their situation is
similar to the young man in the story Jesus told—a story known as the Parable
of the Prodigal Son. If you know the
story, you know that the Father is constantly scanning the horizon just waiting
for the Prodigal Son to come home. The
Father’s love for the Prodigal is always perfect, complete and unwavering.
When the Prodigal
finally returns he does not get these kinds of responses:
“What took you so
long?!?”
Or… “Well, well,
look what the cat drug in.”
Or… “You ought to be
ashamed of yourself for pulling all those antics…”
No. Instead what the Prodigal receives is love
and grace...and even excitement at his return.
The Father is thrilled and throws him a party!
Patience. Mercy.
Forgiveness. Love. Grace. I find these qualities of the Father to be
exquisitely beautiful.
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