Who is Your Daddy and What Does He Do?
This Father’s Day message takes a fresh look at the story of the prodigal son, not from the son’s view but from the heart of the father. In Luke 15, Jesus paints a picture of a father who does not just wait at the door. He runs to meet his son with compassion and grace.
Whether you have wandered far or stayed close but grown cold, this message is a reminder of the kind of Father God truly is. He lets us go, but He never stops loving us. He moves toward us, not away. And He loves all His children, no matter their story.
Come discover what it means to know who your Father really is and how that changes everything.
Day 3: God’s Love Reaches Both the Broken and the Bitter
Reading: Luke 15:25–32
It is easy to forget that there are two lost sons in the story. The older brother stayed home but missed the father’s heart. His obedience was laced with resentment. He was faithful, but not joyful. He saw himself as a servant, not a son. And yet, the father goes out to him too. He pleads with him to come in and celebrate.
God’s love does not stop at the edge of the property. It reaches into the field where the bitter brother stands. Whether you feel broken like the younger son or bitter like the older, the Father is inviting you into joy, into grace, into home.
Reflection: Is there someone whose restoration or blessing makes you feel overlooked or resentful? How can you join the Father in celebrating their return?