You’ve probably heard the parable of the prodigal son in Luke 15:11-32 countless times, such that you’re now tempted to skip it whenever you come across it. But upon rereading the story, I was presented with a beautiful, shocking portrait of God’s compassion for me. I hope that, through reflecting on part of this parable with me, you too will be struck afresh by God’s deep compassion for you.
After the prodigal son spent his inheritance and “came to himself” while feeding pigs, he reasoned quite...
