“But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.

And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son.

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

The young son set off for home. From a long distance away, his father saw him coming, dressed as a beggar, and great compassion swelled up in his heart.

And he arose and came to his father. But when he was still a great way off, his father saw him and had compassion, and ran and fell on his neck and kissed him.

The prodigal son returns home. He insulted his father, took his money, and fled to a foreign country where he could live as he pleased.

The son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and before thee, and am no more worthy to be called thy son.'

Luke 15:20-24 reminds us of God's incredible love and grace. It shows that no matter how far we have wandered, God is always ready to welcome us back.

20 He got right up and went home to his father. When he was still a long way off, his father saw him. His heart pounding, he ran out, embraced him, ...

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