While he was still a long way off - Luke 15:20
It is not hard to imagine a father tears watching his son taking his inheritance and disappearing from view
When the father saw his son appear on the horizen, he recongized
Despite the shuffle and haggard appearance, he knew him
He couldn't just stand and wait, so he ran
The father saw him not as a servant or as damaged goods but as a much-loved son in good standing
When you freely give yourself in this way, you heal your relationshops and set an example for others