Human faith often pleads for a change in our circumstances, begging God to alter the reality we see. God’s faith, however, speaks to the reality He sees.
Remember the story of the prodigal son. From a human perspective, the wayward son was lost, defiled, and worthy only of being a hired servant. This was the “faith” of the elder brother and likely the surrounding village.
But what was God’s faith? What did the Father believe about this specific situation?
While the son was “still a long way off,” covered in the grime of his poor choices, the Father saw him. He did not see a servant; He saw a son.
His heart did not resonate with condemnation but with compassion. He did not wait for a perfectly rehearsed apology; he ran, embraced, and kissed his child in Luke 15:20.
Before any transformation had occurred, before any amends were made, the Father’s belief about his son was unchanging: This is my child, worthy of love, restoration, and honour.
As we head into a festive season, celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, who came to His own, to restore an eternal bond, may we also see our damaged relationships through the same eyes of faith.
− Emmanuel Archontakis of Kingdom Ministeries in Welkom
