Run Back to God

<p>In Luke 15, Jesus told a story of a prodigal son who asked for his own portion of the inheritance from his father instead of waiting for him to die, and the father granted it to him. Years later the son came back with nothing. Surprisingly, his father welcomed him back into the household with open arms!</p><p>.</p><p>This parable shows us the extent of God’s unfailing love toward us, that at any point in time He is ready to receive us no matter what we have done. His love has no limits; His mercies endure forever (Psalm 136:1). Because Jesus died on the cross and rose from the dead for us, we can always come home to God and be forgiven. No matter what we have done, God wants us to run to Him for help.</p><p>.</p><p>A close look at the parable shows us that the young man felt so ashamed, and he thought he was unworthy to even be called the son of his father anymore. He acknowledged that he had sinned. He realized that by rejecting his father, he had missed it. But the idea dawned on him to return back home and ask to be treated as a servant. When the father saw his son coming, he ran to him and welcomed him back wholeheartedly despite all he had done.</p><p>.</p><p>Beloved child of God, what have you done that you think is beyond God’s forgiveness? Instead of trying to analyze the situation, just go back to God. No matter the gravity or intensity of sin you have committed, God is ready to receive you back into the fold of His family. He has been waiting for you for so long. Just go ahead and come to Jesus, and you will receive forgiveness. Remember how</p><p>the prodigal son was restored back to the family as if nothing had happened. That’s how God works. If you return to Him, He will restore you better than before. The prodigal son was treated as a legitimate part of the family, and even given a welcome-home party, all because his father was overjoyed to have him back!</p><p>.</p><p>If you are hesitating to go back to God, remember, He already knows that you have done wrong, and He doesn’t want you to stay in