Your Constant Invitation!
"And he arose and came to his father.
But when he was still a great way off,
his father saw him and had compassion,
and ran and fell on his neck and kissed him."
Luke 15:20
The
prodigal son was still a far way off. There was no
guarantee of his repentance. Perhaps he was returning
to demand more money? Yet, in this parable, we see the
father rushing toward his son, as soon as he is within sight.
Through the Gospels, Jesus is compassionate. His words
and power transform and heal one person at a time. Even in
His rage and harsh words to the Pharisees and Sadducees,
He's motivated by a heart broken over their dead faith and
the heavy burdens they are inflicting on others.
Jesus proclaims His desire that no one should perish.
As Christians, we not only receive Christ’s compassion
for ourselves, but we also share it with the world through
our actions and words, inviting others to experience Christ
for themselves. Who will you show compassion to today?
"No matter how low down you are; no matter what your
disposition has been; you may be low in your thoughts,
words, and actions; you may be selfish; your heart may
be overflowing with corruption and wickedness; yet
Jesus will have compassion upon you."
Dwight L. Moody
