The father was watching!
His son was
still a long way away, and he saw him coming.
The
father ran to meet his son!
"The son
said to his father, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and
against you. I am no longer worthy to called your son.'" (Luke 15:21)
The father welcomed
his son home!
"But the
father said to his servants, 'Quick! Bring the best robe and put
it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. Bring
the fattened calf and kill it. Let's have a feast and celebrate.'"
(Luke 15:22)
Why did the father
celebrate?
"For this son
of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.' So
they began to celebrate." (Luke 15:24)