FEBRUARY 24, Luke 15:5-7

Have you ever lost something you like very much? Perhaps it is one of your favourite 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 sacrificed so much to go to the 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 at where we are so we can share the gospel with the people we know. It could be your neighbour, or the classmate who shares a desk with you in class. For a start, invite them to church. They may ask about what you do in church and you can share with them more including what Jesus did for you!

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

Write in the brackets below, T for True or F for 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. Please help me to be a good example to them! In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.