Scripture:

“And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him…” — Luke 15:20

There are moments when we delay what we know we need to do.

An apology. A conversation. A step we’ve been putting off.

Sometimes it’s not because we don’t know — it’s because we’re avoiding what it might feel like when we finally face it.

In this episode of Digging Another Well, we reflect on the story of the prodigal son and one of its most powerful details: “when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him.”

The son had not arrived.

He had not spoken a word.

He was still far away.

And yet the father was already watching.

Not waiting to confront.

Not preparing a speech.

But looking — with the kind of attention that only love produces.

And when he saw him… he ran.

This is the heart of the Gospel. God is not standing at a distance waiting for you to get everything right before you come back. He sees you now — even in the middle of the road you are on.

And His response is not hesitation. It is pursuit.

If you feel far from God today, this devotional is a reminder: you do not have to close the entire distance. Take the next step. He is already moving toward you.

In This Episode

• The significance of “a great way off” in Luke 15
• How the father’s response reveals the heart of God
• Why we often delay returning to God
• The difference between earning acceptance and receiving grace

Reflection Questions

• Is there something you’ve been delaying that you know you need to bring before God?
• What assumptions have you made about how God will respond to you?
• What would it look like to take one step toward Him today?

Resources

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Until next time — God bless.

Digging Another Well is a devotional podcast from Another Well Ministries, offering short, Scripture-centered reflections to help you walk faithfully with God in everyday life. Each episode provides a quiet space to pause, reflect, and be reminded of God’s presence and faithfulness in every season.

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