I’m no longer worthy to be called your son. Make me like one of your hired workers.
Luke 15:19
Though I am sure this young man’s perception still needed to grow, his ideas were changing for the better. He understood that he had fallen from his former state. He realized the meaning of the point that in us no good thing dwells. He saw his own wretchedness.
It is then in this state that his father finds him and welcomes him back home. This is significant. The Lord Jesus does not write into His parables meaningless thoughts. That this man knew his own situation, and understood his position in relation to the Father is a very key point. Had he come home wearing a different attitude and disposition, the father would indeed have had a different response.
Heavenly Father, thank You for the mercies of Your love! You are kindly and affectionate to us. When we understand our position before You, we receive of the manifold riches of Your great grace. In the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.