It is easy to notice the crowd, the majority, and the people who seem to be doing well. But Jesus reminds us in the parable of the lost sheep that God sees the one who is missing. The shepherd does not say, “Ninety-nine is enough.” The Good Shepherd goes searching for the one who has wandered away.
That is the heart of God. No person is insignificant. No one is forgotten. No one is too far away to matter. No one is beyond the reach of God’s love. The shepherd searches because every sheep has value, everyone is loved. That is the heart of God.
Perhaps today you feel like the lost sheep—uncertain, unloved, distant, alone, and unsure of your way home. Or perhaps God is calling you to notice someone who has quietly drifted away. In either case, the message is the same: God’s love searches, God’s grace welcomes, and God’s joy celebrates when the lost are found. God is always cares for the lost, the lonely, the forgotten, the marginalized.
Memorable Quote: “To the Good Shepherd, the one who is missing is never just one; the one who is missing is the one who matters.”
Prayer: Loving God, thank you that your love does not overlook the one who is lost, wandering, alone, or forgotten. When we stray, seek us and lead us home. When others wander, give us compassionate hearts that notice their absence and reach out with love. Help us to remember that every person matters deeply to You. May we reflect the heart of the Good Shepherd by seeking, welcoming, and caring for those who feel far away. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Wishing you a great week!—Pastor TJ
Listen to recent sermons by Dr. TJ Jenney YouTube & YouTube
Podcast on Spotify: Inspire Messages
http://inspiresundaymessages.blogspot.com
That is the heart of God. No person is insignificant. No one is forgotten. No one is too far away to matter. No one is beyond the reach of God’s love. The shepherd searches because every sheep has value, everyone is loved. That is the heart of God.
Perhaps today you feel like the lost sheep—uncertain, unloved, distant, alone, and unsure of your way home. Or perhaps God is calling you to notice someone who has quietly drifted away. In either case, the message is the same: God’s love searches, God’s grace welcomes, and God’s joy celebrates when the lost are found. God is always cares for the lost, the lonely, the forgotten, the marginalized.
Memorable Quote: “To the Good Shepherd, the one who is missing is never just one; the one who is missing is the one who matters.”
Prayer: Loving God, thank you that your love does not overlook the one who is lost, wandering, alone, or forgotten. When we stray, seek us and lead us home. When others wander, give us compassionate hearts that notice their absence and reach out with love. Help us to remember that every person matters deeply to You. May we reflect the heart of the Good Shepherd by seeking, welcoming, and caring for those who feel far away. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Wishing you a great week!—Pastor TJ
Listen to recent sermons by Dr. TJ Jenney YouTube & YouTube
Podcast on Spotify: Inspire Messages
http://inspiresundaymessages.blogspot.com
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