Why the Father Ran—The Prodigal Son Explained

[0:00]Why did the prodigal son's father run to him? Because the moment the son took even one step home, the father had already been watching the road, hoping, longing, waiting. The father didn't walk, he ran, because love does not hesitate when a repentant heart turns back. The son expected punishment, but instead, he met compassion, and this is the heart of God toward you, for it is written in Psalm 103:13, "As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear Him." Your return is never met with coldness. The Father moves toward you faster than you can move toward Him, covering the distance with mercy that has been waiting for you all along. Even the smallest turn of your heart stirs His steps toward you. No matter how far you've wandered, He runs to meet you with a love stronger than shame.