Matthew
18 says If it turns out that he finds it, truly I say to you, he rejoices over it more than over
the ninety-nine which have not gone astray.
This
is part of the story of the shepherd with the 100 sheep. He is aware when even one strays away from
the flock, and he seeks after it until he finds it.
God
seeks us when we stray away from Him. We
are never out of his sight, or too far from his reach.
This
good shepherd seeks until he finds the lost sheep and he does a happy dance
when he restores it to the fold.
God
knows that we are sheep and that we will stray.
That’s why he stays near, to shepherd and guide us. And when he steers us back and we follow,
this pleases Him.
God
is extremely thrilled when one who strays is found, restored, and becomes a
part of his family again.
We
too should go after those who are lost, lead them gently back to Him, and then…
Throw
a party because…
He
who was lost is now found!
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