A Special Love

“But 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

Famous star on a news program this morning was talking about his dad. A dad gone for quite some time now. But this star is hanging on to some artwork his dad did.

Reminisces; remembering some good (and bad) times. Confesses they may not have had the best of relationships. But they were father and son.

Many dads of that era weren’t real demonstrative in their love for their children. Didn’t say and do things to encourage kids like we’re taught to do now days. But in the midst of all these “souvenirs” of his dad’s, is a journal entry explaining how proud he is of his son. And the son tears up.

Sometimes it’s hard to believe someone loves us like that. That someone could be proud of us. When we look at ourselves, we see a history of mistakes and failures. Maybe we can squeak by with a feeling of, “I’m just okay. Nothing special. Just a regular person.”

But the truth is, we all have a Father who sees something in each one of us to love and be proud of. How loved? How proud? Read the prodigal son story (Luke 15) and see:

The father running when it’s more dignified to walk

Ordering the best robe, and the most significant ring and a party with the fattened calf.

Yes, even after all the mistakes and bad choices that son made. Still loved. Still called son.

Do you feel like you’re a long way off from God?  Ever feel not good enough for that kind of love? No excuses. You are loved like that. It’s in the Bible. Live in the love of the Father.