Read Luke 15: 1-7 The Parable of the Lost Sheep
Read Luke 15: 8-10 The Parable of the Lost Coin
How often have you ever rejoiced? Not just feeling good or happy but actually
rejoicing over someone or some event. As
I think on this I realize not very often! Oh sure- the birth of our daughter
and grandchildren.....maybe... but in the everyday living it is rare for me.
Luke sets the scene in Chapter 15 by stating that Jesus was
with the tax collectors & “sinners” and the Pharisees and teachers of the
law were objecting to this. Does Jesus
confront the leaders? Does he call them out for their hypocrisy? Does he ignore
them? No- he uses this opportunity as a
teachable moment!
Jesus tells all who are there these 2 parables. In both of them Jesus reminds the people that
like the lost sheep or coin there is great REJOICING in Heaven and in the
presence of angels when even one sinner repents!
We may not think of living in God’s Kingdom here on
Earth...... but we do! Just like the teachers
of the law in Israel’s day we have a tendency to judge. Unfortunately, I suspect when we see or hear
of someone coming to Christ we may not celebrate it like we should. However, today’s scripture serves to remind
all of us that even when one lost soul is found -just like the angels in
Heaven- we should join with them and rejoice!
Prayer: Heavenly Father, we thank you for this day. We thank you for all the blessings we
receive. Help us to celebrate every time
someone comes to know you as we await that house not built with hands- eternal
to the Heavens. Amen
Marv Jones
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