The Lost Sheep

By Paula Williamson, guest writer

Did you ever get lost as a little child? I got lost at the State Fair of Texas as a little girl. One minute I was surrounded by family, the next by strangers. It’s a horrible, frightening feeling until you are found by that familiar face again. That’s how it is with God.

It Is Written

MATTHEW 18:12 “What do you think? If any man has a hundred sheep, and one of them goes astray, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the mountains, and go and search for the one that is lost?

PSALM 23:1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

He Knows Me

Whether you believe in Christ or not, He knows you. He knows exactly where you are and loves you unconditionally. He leaves the ninety-nine to seek the one who is lost. When we call out, He hears and is always ready to scoop us up in His arms. What a safe place to rest. Have you lost your way today? Just call out to Him.

Prayer

Lord, I call out to You today. There is no time in my life when I don’t need You. I believe Your word that says You leave the ninety-nine to search for the one who is lost. Come find me, pick me up, and place me in the safety of Your arms.

Takeaway

He searches for the one who is lost.