Did you ever think about God as a Runner?
Jesus in one of his teachings describes the story of a Father and his two sons. One day the younger son asked his share of the Father’s inheritance and left his family. He set-off for a distant country and there the fun began. With money in his pocket he lived wealth and wild. As he spent everything a famine appeared in the whole country and the guy happen to be in need. He found a job and was placed in the fields to feed the pigs. He was so hungry that he could dream about the pig’s food, but no one gave him anything. When he came to his senses, he thought about his Father and the people who use to work for him with no lack of care or food. He decided to go home and thought about his speech:
“I will say: Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me like one of your hired men!’ Decision & speech made, he went back to his country.
As he was in his way home, a long way off, his Father saw him and Ran to his son with compassion for him, threw his arms around him and kissed him.
Speech time: ”Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son…” STOP said the Father!
Then he looked at his servants and gave an order:
“-Quick, bring the best robe and put it on him. Put also a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. Bring the fattened calf and lets do a barbecue; for my son was dead and he is alive again!”
This Father represents God in His mission to deal with our free will, while waiting for us to come back to our senses and return to our Creator. The story shows the Love of the Father and His ability to forgive, to honour you again and even RUN TO MEET YOU where you are, long way off or hiding in the last corner. If you have the courage to discover your Heavenly Father He will be willing to reveal Himself as the One who loved you first.
Then, you will be able to run next time with the Father supporting you!
Have a thought, Live & Run.
Revd André Mira
Email: linkchurch@gmail.com
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