Story of the prodigal son
Sunday, February 22, 2009
The Return of the Prodigal Son (1773) by Pompeo Batoni Pompeo Pastor John spent an hour talking about the story of the prodigal (recklessly extravagant) son today and it's fascinating how the same story interpreted by different pastors always bring fresh insights. You can read it in Luke 15:11-32. First time I heard the story, I thought, okay, that's nice but I did not fully appreciate the depth of this Father's love till today. Almost identical to my own story ... well... that will be for another day.
Leaving you with an extract from Max Lucado's 'Everyday deserve a chance':
'God runs when he sees the son coming home from the pig trough. When the addict steps out of the alley. When the teen walks away from the party. When the ladder-climbing executive pushes back from the desk ...
When prodigals trudge up the path, God can't sit still. Heaven's throne room echoes with the sound of slapping sandals and pounding feet, and angels watch in silence as God embaraces his child.
You turn toward God, and he runs toward you.'
'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.'-Luke 15:22-24