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The Lost Sheep

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One of my favorite parables in the Bible is, The Parable of the Lost Sheep. I say one of my favorites because I like all of them. But this one really speaks to the heart of who Jesus is. This parable is found in the Book of Matthew and Luke. In Matthew it speaks to how the Son of Man came to save those who are lost. But in this instance I’ll use the Luke version.

What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he loses one of them, does not leave the 99 in the wilderness, and go after the one which 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 friends and neighbors, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost!’

I say to you that likewise there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over 99 just persons who need no repentance.

Isn’t this amazing!

Because this is exactly what the Lord Christ Jesus does for each of His lost Sheep. Those who were given to Him by His Father, if they stray or get lost, when they repent, He finds them.

None of us are perfect and many of us have strayed. But the Lord Christ Jesus will find you if you repent of your sins. Don’t hold on to them overburdening yourself with guilt or shame. Instead, humble yourself before God and speak to Him from your heart. Don’t be afraid to tell Him everything you’ve done, because, He already knows. But he’s waiting on you to take that step.

We’re each going to go before the Great White Throne so don’t let these worldly sins get the best of you. And if there’s a specific sin you can’t seem to shake, ask God to deliver you from it.

Repent now, because tomorrow is never promised.

Glory to God…

Sowing What You Reap

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The one who sows to please the flesh,
from the flesh will reap destruction; but
the one who sows to please the Spirit,
from the Spirit will reap eternal life.
Galatians 6:8

Our culture has gone completely off course, which means, many are in the path of God’s wrath. I’m not just referring to non-believers but to Christians who still prefer to live life their own way. While my hope is for all the lost to turn to the Lord Jesus, I’m burdened by how many Christians profess their belief in Him and yet still embrace these worldly ways. But the scriptures tell me those who live a worldly lifestyle will reap the destruction this life brings. Staying out all night partying, drinking, drugging, hooking up and living life to it’s fullest will only bring death. If you profess to be a Christian, if you believe in the Lord Jesus and the sacrifice He made, if you have faith in Him, then, you bare the responsibility to walk in His ways. Those who live a worldly lifestyle destined to satisfy their every desire, lust or pleasure will reap destruction. Because the scriptures tell us, do not be deceived, God will not be mocked!

My Prayer
Lord God Almighty, I pray for those who are still living their lives according to the flesh, especially, for those who profess to be Christians. I pray that all will wake-up to your tender mercies and realize the error of their ways. But for the lost sheep, I pray they remember this life is temporary, it only brings death and destruction. My hope is that each Christian who has strayed turns back to you, repents of their ways and loves you with all their heart, mind, soul and strength. Let them flee from this world’s toxic ways by running back into your arms and seeking your solace. All these things I pray, through Christ Jesus and in His name, Amen.