Monday in Holy Week
April 18, 2011 by Lillie
So he told them this parable: “What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the open country, and go after the one that is lost, until he finds it? And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and his neighbors, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep that was lost.’ Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance. ~ Luke 15:3-7 (ESV)
Thank You, Lord, that You care for each of Your sheep as if we were Your only sheep. In the name of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior. Amen.
God makes us all feel special and taken care of, regardless if we have gone astray or not. Happy Monday!
Vivian,
I would put one caveat on your comment: IF we are repentant when we go astray. God does not make us feel special when we sin and don’t repent; He makes us feel guilty.