The
parable of the prodigal son portrays a father vigilantly waiting for his lost
son to come home. When this wayward son came into view, the father ran to meet
him. The Living Bible tells us the father was "filled with loving pity and
ran to hug and kiss his son." This father never gave up on his
independent, self-indulgent, defiant son.
This father had the right to be angry
and hurt. He could have said, "You're a disgrace to the family. You're not
welcome here so keep on walking. I will not rescue you from the mess you've made
of your life." These words would portray a father who refused to trust or forgive
his son for the pain and suffering he caused.
However this man had already forgiven his
son since a father's love is not dependent on whether his children are successes
or failures. The father's faith never lost sight of the young man's potential, so
he could encourage him to live up to that potential. God encourages us to model
the father's faith and choices to forgive and renew trust.
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