FEBRUARY 25, Isaiah 53:6

Sheep are communal animals. They like to stay close to one another. But sometimes, sheep do stray away and get lost. When they are lost, sheep are vulnerable to all sorts of dangers. They include getting hurt by falling into ravine or eating poisonous plants. They may also face danger of being attacked and killed by predators such as wolves and bears. The shepherd, when he realises that some of his sheep are missing, will go looking for his lost sheep. He cares for the lost sheep and wants to bring them back to safety.

Today’s verse tells us that “all we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way;”. What does this phrase in the verse mean?

This phrase means that all men are like lost sheep unless they become a Christian. Because of the sin of Adam, every person is a born sinner. As born sinners, they do not have a natural desire to seek after God. As such, unless God gives them the desire to seek after Him, they will remain as lost sinners. If they die in their sins, they will end up in hell.

But God loves lost sinners and desires to save them. He sent His Son the Lord Jesus Christ to this world to save sinners. The Lord Jesus Christ lived a perfect life on this earth and died on the Cross for us. He was resurrected and now sits at the right hand of God the Father. Those who accept the Lord Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour will be saved.

Dear child, are you like sheep that have gone astray? If so, you need to accept the Lord Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Saviour. Then, you will be saved from your sins and you will have a place in heaven.

Thought: Jesus died on the Cross to save us from our sins

Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for your love for lost sinners. Thank You for sending the Lord Jesus to save us from our sins. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.