Reckless Love 2
Luke 15:22 TPT
“Turning to his servants, the father said, ‘Quick, bring me the best robe, my very own robe, and I will place it on his shoulders. Bring the ring, the seal of sonship, and I will put it on his finger. And bring out the best shoes you can find for my son.
We have so far referred to this story as “The Parable of the Prodigal Son,” as much as that can be so, it can also be seen as “The Parable of the Prodigal Father.” We may think that “prodigal” refers to sinful, rebellious, or wayward behavior. But it actually means “wasteful in a reckless way; extremely generous, lavish.” The term obviously may describe the rebellious son’s wild living, but it also describes the father’s lavish love.
This story depicts our Father’s character and how his generous love operates towards the world and particularly towards His repentant Children. Observing the story very one will see that every of the father’s response is totally unexpected. He honours the outrageous request of the younger son and gives him his inheritance. The father’s love is so recklessly generous that it allows for rebellion. And later, instead of rejecting the son who rejected him, the prodigal father watches and waits for his eventual return. And when the son finally returns home, the father showers him with gifts and a banquet.
Amazing and unbelievable isn’t it? The lesson you should be aware of is that Jesus wants you to know without a doubt that his Father’s love is abundantly prodigal and reckless. Your mistakes should not cause you to run away from Him but to run to Him. His arms are wide open to receive you and to lavish on you His love again.
CONFESSION
Thank you Father for loving me recklessly
