LOST AND FOUND

READ: Luke 15:1-10

Rejoice with me, for I have found the piece which I lost! – Luke 15:9

THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Luke 1-3

During the many years I’ve worked with drug-addicted youth, I’ve never given up on anyone – until Sam. He had peculiar problems and was extremely rebellious. Without realizing it, I began to pull away from him. Then God alerted me to my wrong attitude.

I was staying overnight with friends when I lost a treasured ring. I hunted frantically for it. I even pulled the bed apart and remade it, but still no ring. Finally I thought, This hunt is consuming too much of my attention. I’m going to turn to God and His Word.

As I knelt by the bed, I opened my Bible to Luke 15 and began reading about the woman who hunted diligently for her lost con. When I thought about the parable, it seemed as if God was saying, “You’ve given a lot of effort looking for your lost ring. Are you willing to work that hard seeking after Sam?” With closed eyes, I earnestly answered, “Yes, Lord, I am!”

When I opened my eyes, I discovered my ring on the bed not far from my Bible. How I rejoiced! But months later, the angels and I rejoiced far more over Sam, who at last turned his life over to Christ!

Ask yourself: Am I as diligent in searching for lost people as I am in searching for lost things? – Joanie Yoder

Is your life a channel of blessing?

Are you burdened for those who are lost?

Have you urged upon those who are straying

The Saviour who died on the cross? – Smyth

Because we have been found, we have a mission to seek the lost.