Two Lost Sheep

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In Luke 15:3-7, Jesus tells the parable of the lost sheep. He says, "Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn't he leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders and goes home. Then he calls his friends and neighbors together and says, 'Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep.'"

This parable is a beautiful depiction of God's love and compassion for us. We are the lost sheep, wandering away from God and our true purpose. But just like the shepherd who goes after the lost sheep, God never gives up on us. He pursues us relentlessly, seeking to bring us back into His loving arms.

The parable also teaches us about the value that God places on each and every one of us. The shepherd leaves the ninety-nine sheep to go after the one that is lost. In the same way, God values each of us so much that He is willing to leave everything behind to bring us back to Him. We are not just a number or a statistic to God; we are precious and valuable in His sight.

But the parable does not end with the shepherd finding the lost sheep. He also rejoices and celebrates with his friends and neighbors. In the same way, when we are found by God, there is great rejoicing in heaven. God's love for us is not just about rescuing us from sin and death; it is also about restoring us to a relationship with Him and filling us with joy and peace.

As we reflect on the parable of the lost sheep, let us remember that we are never too far gone for God to find us. He is always pursuing us, ready to bring us back into His loving arms. Let us also remember that we are each valuable and precious in God's sight, and that His love for us is not just about saving us, but also about restoring us and filling us with joy and peace. May we always trust in God's unfailing love and grace, and may we never forget the joy of being found by our loving Shepherd.