Luke 9:38 “Suddenly a man from the multitude cried out, saying, “Teacher, I implore You, look on my son, for he is my only child.”
So why does this man add ‘he is my only son’ to his plea? Of course it could have been said simply as an explanation of his great love and devotion to the boy. This is often the case with parents of one child, though parents of multiple children should love each child no less. Another possibility in that society is that he was thinking of the future. As a son, the man could expect this boy to carry on his name and inherit his possessions. However, as the situation stood, the boy would not make it to adulthood, or would be considered insane.
Heavenly Father, thank You for loving us so much! You do not get picky. You have chosen to use people of all different sorts in Your kingdom. And, You offer salvation to all. How can we ever fathom Your great love? In the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.