When God Ran-Shaded Red

The story of the prodigal son painted a new picture of the Lord for Jewish people. Fathers were strong and tough. The father was the head of the household, the absolute authority, and the disciplinarian. Jesus shattered that image when He told the listeners of how this father responded when his son returned. They expected the father to be harsh on this wayward son who demanded money and left. Even the son was worried about his father's reaction. He was prepared to beg for a job. Everyone was surprised at the father's actions when he saw his son.

Luke 15:20
So he got up and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion for him, and ran and embraced him and kissed him

The father ran. The. Father. Ran. That picture of the father running blew every one's mind. Jesus tells this story to show how the Father God feels about His children. This awesome and holy God doesn't stand with a disapproving look waiting to punish us. He runs to us and embraces us and celebrates the fact that have returned.

 

Shaded Red sings:

And the only time, the only time I ever saw Him run
Is when He ran to me, took me in his arms
Held my head to his chest, said my son's come home again
Looked at my face, wiped the tears from my eyes
With forgiveness in his voice he said son, do you know I still love you
It caught me by surprise, brought me to my knees
When God ran

 

God offers forgiveness and love to those who are lost. All you have to do is run to God and He will run to you.

 

Song:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qaAK8kBpYM

 

Lyrics:http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/lyrics/new/track.asp?track_id=3503