While he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.
Luke 15:20
In one of the most moving moments in all of Scripture, Luke 15:20 records that the father "'ran to his son.'" Scripture often employs anthropomorphisms--descriptions of God as if He had a human body. We sometimes read that God walked (in the midst of His people) or that He rode (on the clouds like chariots), but this is the only time in the entire Word of God when He is described as running.
What makes God run? A prodigal child turning his face toward home!
How can we resist Him? How can we not reciprocate such lavish love?
When was the last time you saw an older man, the father of adult children, run? Would you picture it now? Can you hear his heart pounding in his chest? Can you hear him catching his breath? Nothing could keep him from his son.
What makes God run? A prodigal child turning his face toward home!
How can we resist Him? How can we not reciprocate such lavish love?
When was the last time you saw an older man, the father of adult children, run? Would you picture it now? Can you hear his heart pounding in his chest? Can you hear him catching his breath? Nothing could keep him from his son.
-from Jesus the One and Only by Beth Moore
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