The 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."
                                     Luke 15:7

The parable of the Lost Sheep is one of my favorites. What else must Jesus tell us about our ability to live for eternity in Heaven. How exciting to know that even though we, like a sheep, will wander off, losing our way, only to be swept up upon the shoulders of Jesus as He carries us to Heaven. He seeks and rescues us from the perils of this earth just as a shepherd seeks out and rescues the lost sheep.

What a comforting feeling to know that God, having so many sheep to watch over, will still seek us out and try to find us and bring us back to the flock. And what do we have to do to enjoy eternity with Him? Absolutely nothing. It is a gift given to us from God in the form of His Son who died on the cross for each and every one of us.

Pray that you will heed His call and return to the flock when He seeks you out. Pray also for your fellow sheep in the flock. Who are these other sheep? Look around where you are, where you were, and where you will be next. For we are all God's sheep, each and every one of us. Pray that so many more will hear the call and return.

God Bless your Monday.