The story of the prodigal son is a beautiful picture of a father’s love and compassion. Even when the son was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion. This highlights the immense grace of a father’s love, one that doesn’t wait for perfection but eagerly anticipates the return of a wayward child. The father’s response to the son’s return is one of grace and forgiveness. Instead of chastising him, the father runs to embrace him, symbolizing the unconditional love and mercy of God. This act of compassion shows that no matter how far we’ve strayed, God is always waiting for our return with open arms. The father’s love was not based on the son’s worthiness but on his own deep love and longing for reconciliation. Likewise, as earthly fathers, we are called to reflect this same compassion toward our children—showing them that no mistake is too great for forgiveness and no distance too far to return to love.