Understanding the Father's Heart

Good morning beloved

To receive the fullness of God's love we must first understand the Father's Heart. God never treats us as we deserve but instead draws us close to him just because of his underserved mercy and grace and pours love upon us.

Here is one account that gives revelation of The Father's Heart

Luke 15:11 - 24 Amplified

¹¹ Then He said, “A certain man had two sons. ¹² The younger of them [inappropriately] said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of the property that falls to me.’ So he divided the estate between them. ¹³ A few days later, the younger son gathered together everything [that he had] and traveled to a distant country, and there he wasted his fortune in reckless and immoral living. ¹⁴ Now when he had spent everything, a severe famine occurred in that country, and he began to do without and be in need. ¹⁵ So he went and forced himself on one of the citizens of that country, who sent him into his fields to ^[a]feed pigs. ¹⁶ He would have gladly eaten the [carob] pods that the pigs were eating [but they could not satisfy his hunger], and no one was giving anything to him. ¹⁷ But when he [finally] came to his senses, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired men have more than enough food, while I am dying here of hunger! ¹⁸ I will get up and go to my father, and I will say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight. ¹⁹ I am no longer worthy to be called your son; [just] treat me like one of your hired men.”’ ²⁰ So he got up and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was moved with compassion for him, and ran and embraced him and kissed him. ²¹ And the son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight; I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ ²² But the father said to his servants, ‘Quickly bring out the best robe [for the guest of honor] and put it on him; and give him a ^[b]ring for his hand, and sandals for his feet. ²³ And bring the fattened calf and slaughter it, and let us [invite everyone and] feast and celebrate; ²⁴ for this son of mine was [as good as] dead and is alive again; he was lost and has been found.’ So they began to celebrate

Let us expound a bit on the story

• The Father was in a posture of waiting for his son. Though he never chased him, he waited and even allowed the son to walk through the consequences of his choices

• The son decided to return, took responsibility for his sin and repented. It was true repentance as he said he had sinned against heaven

• The Father ran to the son - an indication of his desire to restore the son. It was not a part of Jewish Tradition that the Father would run to meet the son, but the love of this Father overrode any Tradition.

Adaptation

"His love is extravagant, almost shocking. While the son is still far off, the father runs to meet him, filled with compassion. There is no hesitation, no rebuke—only mercy, welcome, and joy.

This parable reveals the heart of God: a Father who is always watching, always waiting, and always ready to embrace us, no matter how far we’ve strayed. God’s love is not transactional; it does not depend on our worthiness. He celebrates not because we have “earned” forgiveness but because we have come home to Him

Amen

Run to God today, he is waiting with open arms.

God's heart is for the best for his children. Receive today the fullness of his restorative love, his comfort and his peace inspite of our failures.

When I think of it daily, I have "boo boos" ie. Failure or I make mistakes or I might say the wrong thing.

To me the best thing I have gained in this life is this Father's love and acceptance. His unfailing love is incomprehensible and transcends all.

God is waiting to shower you with his love and blessings.

Give him your all

Come with repentance

And he will make you whole

Amen

Walk good in Christ

Nuff love and blessings

Pastor J