4. Safe Harbor - The God Who Runs | Devotional Day 4 | What Are We Talking About? | Ben Lewis

Safe Harbor | A 5-Day Devotional SeriesEpisode Description:In the ancient world, a dignified man did not run. To do so, he would have to lift his robes and expose his ankles—an act considered deeply shameful. Yet, in the story of the Prodigal Son, we see a Father who abandons his dignity to preserve his child. He didn’t wait on the porch with his arms crossed, demanding an apology; the moment he saw his son on the horizon, he ran.In Day 4 of our Safe Harbor series, we examine the scandalous, overwhelming heart of God. We often think we need to clean ourselves up or "close the gap" before God will accept us, but the Gospel tells a different story. God takes on the shame of the run to cover the shame of our past. Today, we’re talking about a Father who doesn't meet us halfway—He runs the whole distance to meet us exactly where we are, pigpen smell and all.In this episode, we discuss:​The cultural significance of the Father’s run and what it reveals about God’s character.​Why we don’t need to "fix ourselves" before turning toward home.​The truth that God is more interested in a reunion than a lecture.Scripture Focus:"But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him. He ran to his son, threw his arms around him, and kissed him." — Luke 15:20Join us as we pray to experience the embrace of a Father who has been watching the horizon for us all along.Safe Harbor | Day 4: The God Who RunsHost: Ben LewisWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠428 Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: [email protected] Date: 01/19/2026