A youth ministry initiative by RBC Ministries
where you can find devotionals and resources for youth.
A youth ministry initiative by RBC Ministries
where you can find devotionals and resources for youth.
Read: Luke 15:1-7
“Rejoice with me because I have found my lost sheep.” – Luke 15:6
When the Jules Rimet trophy was stolen in 1966, there followed nearly a week of anxiety and frustration as the authorities frantically searched for it. But then amazingly the World Cup trophy was found by a dog called Pickles! After England won the tournament they also celebrated the recovery of the trophy and invited Pickles to the party. His reward was being allowed to lick the plates clean.
Jesus taught that we are all actually in a similar situation as the abandoned trophy. The trophy was designed with a particular purpose. When it was discarded and lost, it was fairly useless. We too are made with a purpose. We are made by God to live with Him and enjoy knowing Him. When we don’t do that, our lives will always be lacking His comfort.
But Jesus tells the story of a shepherd who seeks for his lost sheep to illustrate God’s compassion and ability to bring us into a relationship with Him. The shepherd waits to proclaim, “Rejoice with me, for I have found my lost sheep” (Luke 15:6). Just like England celebrated Pickles’ discovery of the Cup trophy, so too will all of heaven rejoice when we come to know God. God Himself is seeking us and offering a real relationship with Him. —Chris Wale
Jesus came to seek and save the lost.
Filed under Features, The Final Goal.
MY PRAYER IS THAT WE SHOULD CONTINUE TO LISTEN TO JESUS SO THAT WE DON’T GO ASTRAY.
Once we accept Jesus into our lives we will always be his. He will be with us, loving forever. We will never be lost again, he has found us.