12.17: Are You Lost, Found or Seeking? God's Lost and Found: a Place for Seekers

Most people have either been lost at some point  or have lost something valuable. Usually, it’s as silly as losing car  keys. That sometimes puts you in a panic until you retrace your steps  and see that they’re in a coat pocket. I’ve lost my car — 3 times. Well,  I didn’t exactly lose it — I forgot where I parked it. In each  occasion, I was so wrapped up in the event of the night, and find a  parking space, that I didn’t take notice of where I parked it. It seemed  like I was always one street or one lane away. I wasn’t walking far  enough. Now, I’m careful to jot down the street, number or floor where I  park. In today’s chapter, Jesus tells 3 lost and found stories. The first  one has to do with sheep. I’ve learned a lot about sheep since I’ve been  heavily studying the Bible.  Sheep are kind of stupid. The depend on the flock and the flock depends  on the shepherd. They follow. No one pushes them. They hear the  shepherd’s voice and they feel secure and they follow Him. At night,  they don’t sleep until they feel safe. However, sheep do tend to wander. Sometimes it’s seeking sweeter or  greener grass. It’s up to the shepherd to use his crook to gently grab a  wandering sheep by the neck and guide it back to the flock before it  goes over a cliff. That reminds me of when I was a tour escort on a cruise ship in the  early 80s. I had a group of about 30 people in Caracas, Venezuela. We  had some shopping time, then had to meet at 11 am to get in the vans and  go to our lunch stop. We were in a plaza and I’d watch as 2 of them  would see something interesting in a shop and start wandering off. I had  to go after them. As I was coming back with the first 2 another 2 would  go off in another direction. I likened it to herding cats, but sheep  would be the same way. With that in mind, let’s look at Jesus’ stories… Click on over to my blog to dig deeper & to check out the pictures and special worship video.... If you want to reap all the benefits of salvation including the 1-way, non-stop ticket to Heaven then… Believe. Repent. Be Baptized. Receive the Holy Spirit.  Pray this prayer humbly and wholeheartedly… “Dear Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner. I believe You died for my sins. Please forgive me. Right now, I turn from my sins and open the door of my heart and my life to you. I confess You as my personal Lord and Savior. I surrender my whole life to you and I will follow you for the rest of my life. Thank You, Jesus, for saving me. In Jesus' name, Amen.” Jesus is coming back soon! Are you ready? Soli Deo Gloria — To God Alone Be the Glory! This is a daily podcast, published each evening.  Hit the subscribe button so you don’t miss out!  And please share this with your friends.