COMING TO THE FATHER

Henry Drummond (1851-1897) evangelist and author wrote, “In the end, it is God looking into the sinner’s face that matters. Knowing first hand the difference between human and divine sorrow is of utmost importance. It is the distinction Luke brings out in the prodigal son’s life, between coming to himself and coming to his father. “He came to himself,” and then “he came to his father.” So we are always coming to ourselves. We are always finding out, like the prodigal, the miserable bargains we have made. But this is not the crucial thing. Only when we come to our Father in response to his waiting look can we be freed and forgiven.”

“But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him.” Jesus