Greetings

Dedicated to my 9 greeters

To me there are no greater greetings than those from grandchildren. Upon arrival, sometimes not even out of the car yet, smiling faces appear through the car window, and once out the door, hugs abound and tight ones, too!!  Then, led to the house, holding hands and listening to giggles and endless chatter, warms my heart with joy.  I feel important, appreciated, and genuinely loved.

               So too, in the parable of the Prodigal Son from Luke 15, Jesus illustrates the action of the father whose son had returned home from his rebellious adventure.  When the father spotted him in the distance, he ran to him, greeted him with open arms and kisses, along with forgiveness and love.  This welcome home greeting no doubt brought relief and joy to the lost son.

               Likewise, I can only imagine the greeting I’ll receive when I enter Heaven.  If it’s anything like my grandchildren’s and the lost son’s, it will be AMAZING!!

“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.”  Luke 15:20