Come Homeනියැදිය

The Father's Unchanging Love

"But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him."

(Luke 15:20 NIV)

Welcome to the ‘Come Home’ devotional, devoted to encouraging anyone who may have fallen away from following Jesus to return to the path God has for you.

No matter how far we’ve wandered, God’s love for you remains unchanged. During your time away from God, you may have said or done things that do not align with the Christian faith, but the Father does not love you less because of this.

He knew when He made you that you would have this season away from Him. Though He may not have wanted it, He knew it was going to happen. He knows the end from the beginning and is not taken by surprise by anything.

Like the father in the story of the prodigal son, God has been watching and waiting for your return, eager to embrace you with love and forgiveness.

Notice in the highlighted verse for today that the father of the prodigal son saw him whilst he was still a long way off. This suggests to me that the father was longing and looking for his son, even before he was in sight.

I can imagine him getting ready for the day in the morning, distracted and upset that his son is not safe within the confines of the family home. He goes about his work, desperately trying to remain focused on the tasks at hand but his mind wanders frequently to thoughts of his son.

Where is he?

What is he doing?

Is he safe?

Is he well?

Then, at the end of his workday, he makes a warm drink, wraps up against the cold and harsh breeze, then sits himself down on the porch of his house. Waiting. Watching. Longing to see his son come home.

His love for his son never changed. He has suffered hurt, yes, but his love has never wavered.

Today, reflect on the truth that God’s love for you is constant, even when you feel unworthy.

He is waiting with open arms for you to come home to Him.

Father,

Thank You for Your unfailing love. Even when I stray, You are always ready to welcome me back. Help me to understand the depth of Your love for me and give me the courage to return to You fully.

In Jesus’ name,

Amen.

Action: Take a moment today to write down any areas where you’ve felt distant from God. Offer those areas to Him in prayer, knowing that He’s waiting for you to come home.