What makes a father? Is it biology? Is it living with someone? Is it caring for someone? Is it even definable? What does Father's Day really mean? This is something I ponder each year as I hear stories and see photos of fathers and their children, loved, remembered, missed. But then I realize, every single relationship is different - no two fathers do it the same way. And some "fathers" are not really fathers at all, at least biologically, but they do more than biological fathers ever did. So what does it all really mean?
So he set off and went to his father. But while he was still far off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion; he ran and put his arms around him and kissed him. Luke 15:20
When I read this verse, I see what a father (or really every parent) should be. Unconditional. Forgiving. Compassionate.
There is a whole lot more going on with this verse than what I am going to write about here, and I have been thinking about it a lot, lately. But today, I will just say this.
If you have or had this father, count your blessings. He is priceless.
If you didn't have this father, be better. Your child is priceless.
If you don't have children, be this father figure to the children in your life. You will be priceless.
God recklessly, indecorously, impetuously loves us, in spite of everything we do to discourage him. Love those whom he has given to you just as recklessly, indecorously and impetuously. Life is short. Be your best you.
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