Our Heavenly Father does all these things in us. Fathers stand by their children even when they are not perfect. He received him back with open arms-as if he had never been away! He even defended the son against his older brother. THE FATHER RESTORED AND DEFENDED HIS SON. Affirmation and celebration are needed every step of the way, not just when a child has accomplished some life goals. THE FATHER CELEBRATED THE RETURN OF HIS SON. The son said he didn't deserve it, but the father didn't pay any attention to his words. Instead, he immediately welcomed him back. He saw the son and had compassion on him! He didn't run and say, 'You've done wrong.' He didn't accuse him. THE FATHER SHOWED HIS LOVE UNCONDITIONALLY. When we stray, our Heavenly Father is watching and looking for us to return.

This shows that he was looking for his son to come home. When the son was still a long way off, his father saw him.

Show goodness toward them and guide them back to correctness. A child's behavior is no reason to stop being good to them. Even though the son's request seemed a bit unreasonable, the father did not say anything. I don't think anything can cause a father's heart to overflow more than when he can provide for his family! Nothing pleases a father better than to be able to give to his children. Jesus used the story of the prodigal son to bring truth in three perspectives: the undeserving younger son, the bitter older brother, and the good father (Luke 15:11–32). We can be reflections of God's character to our children. When Father's Day comes around, it's hard to talk about fathers without talking about the Heavenly Father.

Kenneth hagin son