Devotions For Lent – Day 31

He Is Running Toward You

“His father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced
him and kissed him.”        (Luke 15:20)

Read Luke 15:11-32.

I didn’t say a whole lot to the lady that night at church. I sensed the need to just get out of the way of what God was already doing. But I did tell her about the prodigal son returning home in shame. On his way, before he could get a word out of his mouth, his dad ran toward him. In the culture of that day, the dad was bringing shame upon himself by running, but he didn’t care — his child was returning home! Then with a robe, sandals, and a ring, the father restored the dignity of his child.

The man running in this parable is Jesus. He is running toward you. In love, He has taken all your shame upon Himself. None of us is worthy, but we are wanted. We are treasured by our Savior! In your reflecting or writing today, pray for the prodigals in your life — that they would see Jesus running toward them.

Prayer Starter:
Jesus, I am not worthy, but You love me anyway. Thank You for running toward me when . . .