Grace and the Prodigal Son

The parable of the prodigal son, told by Jesus in Luke 15, speaks powerfully to the hearts of men—especially those who have wandered, failed, or felt disqualified. In the story, the younger son demands his inheritance, squanders it in reckless living, and ends up broken and humiliated. But when he returns home, expecting rejection or at best a servant’s role, his father runs to meet him, embraces him, and restores him fully as a son.

This is grace—undeserved, unearned, and unconditional. It's not a reward for good behavior; it's the Father’s heart reaching out to us even when we’ve hit bottom. For men who feel they've messed up too badly or drifted too far, the parable is clear: God is not waiting to condemn, but to welcome, forgive, and restore.

The older brother, too, reminds us that pride and performance can block us from grace just as much as rebellion. Both sons misunderstood the father's love—but the father's response is the same: You are mine, and you are loved.

Men don’t have to prove themselves to earn God’s approval. Jesus shows us that the Father runs to meet us, arms open, offering grace that redefines our worth.