This week we are going to take a look at last weekend's message: A sheep without a Shepherd. Each day we're going to take a look at different Biblical examples of how God, our Shepherd, looks for those that might consider themselves "lost"
The Parable of the Lost Coin
Luke 15: 8 "Or suppose a woman has ten silver coins and loses one. Does she not light a lamp, sweep the house and search carefully until she finds it? 9And when she finds it, she calls her friends and neighbors together and says, 'Rejoice with me; I have found my lost coin.' 10In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents."
If you're anything like me...if I have a lot of something and drop one....I really don't think much of it. If I'm counting change and drop a penny, I usually let it roll under the couch to be found later by the vaccuum...it's only a penny.
That's what today's parable is all about...Jesus tells us about a woman who loses a coin and searches until she finds it. Not only does she find it...she has a PARTY about it! Wow! That is one important coin!
You are one important person, too.
Isn't it awesome to know that we serve a God who will turn the entire house upside-down to find that one lost coin? Or that lost soul? He never writes off a life that has fallen...never gives up on those who seem to have no hope. And guess what happens when that life turns around....
He, too, celebrates. God loves and values you so much. Feel lost? Know somebody who does? Share this parable with them...let them know that God has His flashlight out and is ready to turn everything over to find those that appear to be lost forever.
Challenge Question: In your journal today, write down the name of someone that God is actively looking for...someone who doesn't know Him yet. Pray for them. Then pray again, with more intensity. Someday you will celebrate with the angels when they are found.
See you tomorrow!
Pastor Brian
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