cairns

If you think you understand the story of the prodigal, try reading it while waiting on a single child to return home. You will begin to understand the deep love of the Father who is actually the center of the story.  Then multiply by the total number of humans who have ever lived.  How fast and far can a father run?

I see God starting in Genesis and not finishing until ‘every knee is bent and every tongue confesses’ — until every child is home and talking with Dad.  Now that is a marathon.

More and more this is the only theology I know for sure.  Jesus is the prodigal who spreads heaven’s wealth among us ragamuffins.  He is also the older brother who does his family duty and comes looking for us prodigals, teaching us to help each other home.  And He is One with the Father who comes running down the road to grab us and take us into the party.

If you do not know Him, look around to see who is passing out the gifts, turn toward home and see who is already running toward you, or just stumble along with me.

peace

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