Come Home

his exploration of the Prodigal Son reveals far more than a simple story about a wayward young man—it's a profound mirror reflecting our own spiritual condition. We discover that being 'lost' isn't measured by geographic distance but by the state of our hearts. The 'far country' exists anywhere we reject fellowship with God, and remarkably, we can be physically present in church yet emotionally distant from our Father. The sermon unpacks five steps to hitting rock bottom: selfishness, impulsiveness, wastefulness, rejection of relationships, and a cascade of bad decisions. Yet within this descent lies hope. The younger son's journey back teaches us that genuine repentance requires three essential elements: honesty with ourselves, humility before God, and decisive action. We're reminded that no sin is too small to confess nor too great to repent of, and that repentance must be specific, not general. The Father's response—running to meet his son, smothering him with kisses, restoring his dignity with robe, ring, and sandals—illustrates the scandalous grace we don't deserve but freely receive. This isn't ultimately a story about human failure; it's a revelation of a Father who refuses to let His house remain empty and who rejoices extravagantly when we come home.