While he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him. Splanchnizomai — moved in the gut. The father was watching the road. He saw the son from a distance because he was looking.
PRAYER
Lord, let this truth settle in me today. Where I have run from you, remind me that you are still searching.
Devotional reflection — Whosoever Will (2026) by Darren Reinhardt
This devotional follows the 365 scripture references in Whosoever Will in canonical order — Genesis to Revelation. Each day offers a verse, a brief reflection connecting it to the thread it carries, and a prayer prompt.
“And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.” — Revelation 22:17