But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion and ran and embraced him and kissed him.

My name is Abraham Hamilton III, and this is the Hamilton Minute.

When the prodigal son parable is discussed, the focus is usually placed on the young son who squandered his inheritance yet returned home when he came to himself.

But if you look closely at the biblical text, you’ll see it actually reveals the inexhaustible love of the father.

Jesus’ story telling reveals that this was no usual earthly father.  When the young son squandered all and brought shame upon himself and his family, the father sees him from a distance, runs to him and restores him.

This is our heavenly father.