Read Luke 11-15:7
Luke 15:3-7 (NIV)
"Then Jesus told them this parable: '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.’ I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.'"
In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus illustrates the profound value God places on each individual soul through the parable of the lost sheep. He emphasizes the relentless pursuit of the lost, demonstrating God's unwavering love and grace.
Every person is precious in the eyes of God, regardless of their circumstances or past mistakes. Jesus came to seek and save the lost, extending his hand of mercy to all who are willing to receive it. This parable reminds us that no one is beyond the reach of God's love and redemption.
As followers of Christ, we are called to emulate his example by reaching out to those who are lost and broken. We are called to be instruments of God's grace, sharing the good news of salvation with humility and compassion. Let us never forget the infinite worth of every soul in the eyes of our Heavenly Father.
Prayer:
Gracious God, thank you for the immeasurable value you place on each individual soul. Help us to see others through your eyes, recognizing their worth and extending your love to all. Empower us to be agents of reconciliation and hope, leading others into your loving embrace. In Jesus' name, Amen.
"Then Jesus told them this parable: '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.’ I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.'"
In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus illustrates the profound value God places on each individual soul through the parable of the lost sheep. He emphasizes the relentless pursuit of the lost, demonstrating God's unwavering love and grace.
Every person is precious in the eyes of God, regardless of their circumstances or past mistakes. Jesus came to seek and save the lost, extending his hand of mercy to all who are willing to receive it. This parable reminds us that no one is beyond the reach of God's love and redemption.
As followers of Christ, we are called to emulate his example by reaching out to those who are lost and broken. We are called to be instruments of God's grace, sharing the good news of salvation with humility and compassion. Let us never forget the infinite worth of every soul in the eyes of our Heavenly Father.
Prayer:
Gracious God, thank you for the immeasurable value you place on each individual soul. Help us to see others through your eyes, recognizing their worth and extending your love to all. Empower us to be agents of reconciliation and hope, leading others into your loving embrace. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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