“What do you think? If any man has a hundred sheep, and one of them goes astray, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the mountains, and go and search for the one that is lost?” (Matthew 18:12)
We each understand this, for if there is something of ours that we find missing, we go looking for it. We do not just throw away or even in our mind dismiss that which is precious to us. Every human soul is precious to the Lord. Yes, there is plenty of wickedness, but He loves us none-the-less. He has pursued you all the days of your life. When you were off in some other place ignoring Him, He was there.
Lord, I understand that You love each one of us. You desire that none would perish. Help me come to the place where I see things through Your eyes. Guide me in Your goodness and mercy to help you in going off my usual routine to encounter others whom You are calling to come home. Just as You came to me, so also, through me, go to others that they too may be found, be given faith, and walk in Your grace.
Lord, You know that I do not think of myself as the one wandering sheep, but there are many times when I have wandered astray. You have come to take me back to be with You. Help me to not wander. As one who has wandered, help me to reach out to those who are wandering in this world so that I may share with them You who is the One we all need and are looking for. Lead me always, Lord, and help me to stay close to You. Amen.
