Have you ever wondered what God's love truly looks like? As a pastor, I have thought about this question a lot, and I believe the parable of the prodigal son gives us a deep insight into the heart of our heavenly Father. Let's explore how this story shows us God's incredible compassion and grace towards us.
The Father We Didn't Expect
When we think about fathers, we often picture our own dads. For some of us, those images are good memories, while for others, they might be more difficult. I remember when I was in 7th grade, my friends and I were confident we could beat our dads in a basketball game. We thought we were faster and better, but boy, were we wrong! We got completely crushed by these "old guys." They ran past us, outplayed us, and scored point after point. It was embarrassing, and it taught us a humbling lesson. I don't blame my dad for teaching me that lesson—I needed it. I realized that even though my dad seemed old to me, he could still play basketball way better than a 7th grader.
Earthly fathers can sometimes be more competitive than compassionate, especially in sports, but there's always something to learn about a father's character. The father in the parable of the prodigal son, found in Luke 15:11-32, gives us a picture of a perfect and holy heavenly Father—one who defies our expectations and goes beyond what society would expect.
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