The Father Who Ran
As a father pities his children, So the LORD pities those who fear Him (Psalm 103:13).
One of the most touching pictures of fatherhood in Scripture is found in Luke 15. We often call it the Parable of the Prodigal Son, but it could just as easily be called the Parable of the Loving Father.
After wasting his inheritance in reckless living, the younger son finally decided to return home. He expected rejection. He deserved punishment. Instead, he found a father that never gave up on him. A father that was still watching, waiting, and hoping.
Jesus tells us that while the son was still a great way off, "his father saw him and had compassion, and ran and fell on his neck and kissed him" (Luke 15:20).
What a beautiful picture of a father's heart! He never approved of his son's rebellion, but he never stopped loving him. He longed for restoration and reconciliation rather than revenge.
Godly fathers understand this balance. They teach truth, establish boundaries, and correct wrongdoing. Yet they also show patience, forgiveness, and grace when repentance occurs.
Our heavenly Father demonstrates this perfectly. As long as this world stands, He longs for His wandering children to come home. He never ceases to watch, wait, and hope. And He is still willing to run to them.
This Father's Day, we honor those fathers who have sought to reflect the love, patience, and compassion of our Heavenly Father. Their influence is one of God's greatest blessings.
Growing Faith that Sticks in 2026!
Dennis
As a father pities his children, So the LORD pities those who fear Him (Psalm 103:13).
One of the most touching pictures of fatherhood in Scripture is found in Luke 15. We often call it the Parable of the Prodigal Son, but it could just as easily be called the Parable of the Loving Father.
After wasting his inheritance in reckless living, the younger son finally decided to return home. He expected rejection. He deserved punishment. Instead, he found a father that never gave up on him. A father that was still watching, waiting, and hoping.
Jesus tells us that while the son was still a great way off, "his father saw him and had compassion, and ran and fell on his neck and kissed him" (Luke 15:20).
What a beautiful picture of a father's heart! He never approved of his son's rebellion, but he never stopped loving him. He longed for restoration and reconciliation rather than revenge.
Godly fathers understand this balance. They teach truth, establish boundaries, and correct wrongdoing. Yet they also show patience, forgiveness, and grace when repentance occurs.
Our heavenly Father demonstrates this perfectly. As long as this world stands, He longs for His wandering children to come home. He never ceases to watch, wait, and hope. And He is still willing to run to them.
This Father's Day, we honor those fathers who have sought to reflect the love, patience, and compassion of our Heavenly Father. Their influence is one of God's greatest blessings.
Growing Faith that Sticks in 2026!
Dennis
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