"Act 1, then demonstrates the lavish prodigality of God's grace. Jesus shows the father pouncing on his son in love not only before he has a chance to clean up his life and evidence a change of heart, but even before he can recite his repentance speech. Nothing, not even abject contrition, merits the favor of God. The Father's love and acceptance are absolutely free." The Prodigal God, pg.24
How amazing is this statement! Before the son can even recite his repentance speech the Father is pouncing on his son in love. I am reminded of this line in a song "How deep the Father's love for us, how vast beyond all measure, that He would give His only Son, to make a wretch His treasure."
Words are not enough to describe the overwhelming sense of God's mercy and grace upon my life. That He would 'pounce' on me in love before I had a chance to clean up my life or even recite my repentance speech makes me want to love and worship Him all the more! How about you!
How amazing is this statement! Before the son can even recite his repentance speech the Father is pouncing on his son in love. I am reminded of this line in a song "How deep the Father's love for us, how vast beyond all measure, that He would give His only Son, to make a wretch His treasure."
Words are not enough to describe the overwhelming sense of God's mercy and grace upon my life. That He would 'pounce' on me in love before I had a chance to clean up my life or even recite my repentance speech makes me want to love and worship Him all the more! How about you!
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