Luke 15:20

20: And he arose and came to his father. But while he was yet at a distance, his father saw him and had compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him.

I read this passage today, and this verse spoke to me. It talks abt the prodigal son. The prodigal son was disobedient & I am also like him. I too disobey and sin... but when he came to his senses, he decided to apologize to his dad & become good again. He just made up his mind and walked towards home, but this verse says that his father saw him at a distance & he ran to receive his son. Now that is something really wonderful. Many times, we sin & when the Holy Spirit of God leads us back to our Eternal Father, when He makes us understand tat there is no hope but Jesus, it is He who has compassion on us. No matter how great our sins may be... the moment we make up our mind to repent, the Lord receives us with open arms.. What a Compassionate Father! When we sin & fall, satan brings in guilty conscience, but we must never accept it. I mean, we must rebuke such guilty feelings, and immediately throw ourselves on our knees before God and ask Him for forgiveness, which He is ready to offer us. PTL !! God never pushes us aside when we truly repent with all of our hearts. Now that is something I have experienced in my life. Sometimes, I wud feel, 'well, thats the end of u, u have sinned just too much. Now, there is no way Jesus is gonna forgive u'. But then, God wud show me how merciful and compassionate He is. And how He is willing to forgive and accept me, if I truly return to Him with all my heart. God is a good God.

I really love this song, especially, the last stanza that I have highlighted..

GOD is good, we sing and shout it
GOD is good, we celebrate
GOD is good, no more we doubt it
GOD is good, we know it's true.

And when I think of His love for me,
My heart fills with praise
And I feel like dancing
For is His heart there is room for me
And I run with arms open wide.

What a loving Father we have! All glory to His name!!