`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 15:6-7
The Parable of the Lost Sheep is a story of God’s
love. It reminds us that even when we have strayed and fallen, sinned and
sinned again, God will pursue us. God is not so much interested in
judging us as God is eager to welcome us home. God follows us, waits for us,
and celebrates with profound joy when we return.
God does the same for those the world deems incorrigible: the really lost, the really corrupt, the really hateful. As Christ’s hands and feet in the world, we welcome them too.
Who craves our attention? Who silently longs for it? Who does not deserve it?
For I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous who need no repentance.
God does the same for those the world deems incorrigible: the really lost, the really corrupt, the really hateful. As Christ’s hands and feet in the world, we welcome them too.
Who craves our attention? Who silently longs for it? Who does not deserve it?
For I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous who need no repentance.
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