‘I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep.’ ~ John 10:11 NKJV
Jesus told of a shepherd with a hundred sheep. When one of them was lost, he left the other ninety-nine in the fold and searched until he found the one lost sheep.
Then he put it on his shoulders and rejoiced as he brought it home. Good shepherds don’t care about some of the flock, or most of the flock, but all of the flock. That becomes most evident when one sheep gets lost.
The story is told of a little girl who wandered off into the woods and got lost. As darkness fell, fear clutched her heart. She shrieked and cried until, worn out, she laid down and went to sleep.
Her father, his voice husky from shouting her name, had been looking for her for many hours when he found her lying in a grassy area.
Crying out to her, he rushed to her side. The little girl woke up, leapt into his arms, hugged him, and said, ‘Daddy, I’m so happy I found you!’
That’s our story. But we don’t find Jesus; He finds us. And He finds us because He is constantly looking for us.
Jesus ended His parable in these words: ‘I tell you…there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent’ (Luke 15:7 NIV).
Every time one lost person is found, heaven celebrates. ‘You mean I matter that much to the Lord?’
Yes. Just as the shepherd left ninety-nine sheep to search for the one that was lost, Jesus loves you and died to save you.
So, come to Him today.
Prayer Points:
Father Lord,
You are the Good Shepherd, Who lays down His Life for the Sheep.
‘I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep.'(John 10:11)
Lord, You Demonstrate the value of one lost sheep.
You Leave the ninety-nine to Search for the one.
Help me to:
– Recognise the value of every individual
– Seek out those who are lost or struggling
– Show compassion and care to those in need
May I reflect Your Heart as the Good Shepherd.
May I prioritise the value of one, just as You do.
In Jesus’ Mighty Name, I pray. Amen. 🙏🏽
Reflection Points:
1. God’s Value on every individual
2. Seeking out those who are lost or struggling
3. Reflecting God’s Heart as the Good Shepherd
Additional Scriptures:
– Matthew 18:12-14
– Luke 15:1-7
– Psalm 23:1-4
– Isaiah 40:11
Additional Prayers:
– “Lord, help me see the value in every individual.”
– “Jesus, give me a heart to seek out those who are lost.”
– “Father, may I reflect Your compassion and care.”
May God’s Heart for the lost guide your prayers and actions. 😇
Here are some worship songs:
– “Good Good Father”(Chris Tomlin)
– “Shepherd” (Kari Jobe)
– “Lost and Found” (Switchfoot)
– “One” (Casting Crowns)
Further Prayers: Daniel 1-2, 2 Peter 2
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