In a distant land, there was a wealthy man who had two sons. The younger son, consumed by a desire for independence, requested his inheritance from his father. The father, having no choice, divided his estate between his sons.
The reckless son departed, squandering his wealth in a life of extravagance and debauchery. Soon, a severe famine ravaged the land, leaving him destitute and longing for the comfort of his father’s home.
Humbled and broken, he returned to his father’s house. As he approached, his father, overcome with compassion and forgiveness, ran to meet him and embraced him tenderly.
The elder son, angered by his brother’s return and the lavish celebration that followed, expressed his resentment to his father. The father wisely counseled him, “Son, you have always been with me, and all that I have is yours. But it is right that we rejoice, for your brother was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.”
This parable exemplifies the boundless love and forgiveness of God. Like the father in the story, God welcomes repentant sinners back into his embrace, regardless of their past transgressions. It is a testament to the transformative power of redemption and the joy that comes with reconciliation.
Regards,
Chet V.
