FEBRUARY 24, Luke 15:5-7

Have you ever lost something you like very much? Perhaps it is one of your favorite toys. Surely you will search everywhere for it! How did you feel when you found it? You will likely shout loudly and happily, “Mum, Dad, everyone, I have found it!” There is just so much joy in being able to find something we lost.

In today’s Bible verses, we read that the shepherd was so happy he found his lost sheep. He ran home excitedly, yelling to his friends and neighbours, “I have found my lost sheep. Come and celebrate with me!”

Luke 15:7 tells us that if someone comes to know Jesus as Lord and Saviour, even the angels in heaven would rejoice!

Do you care that your unsaved relatives and friends are not believers of Jesus? Will you tell them about Jesus? Will you invite them to church? Sometimes we read of fantastic stories of missionaries and how they sacrifice so much to go to foreign lands to spread God’s Word. These stories inspire us, don’t they? But you know what? God has also placed you and me as missionaries where we are so we can share the gospel with people we know. It could be your neighbour, or the boy or girl who shares a desk with you in class. For a start, invite them to church. They may ask what you do in church. You can share with them more of what you do in church and what Jesus did for you!

How can you lead others to Jesus Christ your Heavenly Shepherd?

Consider if these statements below are true or false.

I must first make sure I’ve asked Jesus to be my Saviour.

I must show by what I say and do that I am a child of God.

It is all right not to let other people know that I am a Christian.

I must tell others about Jesus who died for me.

I can invite my friends & neighbours to attend Sunday School with me.

Thought: I must pray for my family and friends who are lost in sin.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, help me to remember the lost and pray for them to know You, that they may be saved. And please help me to be a good example to them! In Jesus’ name I pray – Amen.