Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Luke 15:1-7 (Story of the Lost Sheep)
By this time a lot of men and women of questionable reputation were hanging around Jesus, listening intently. The Pharisees and religion scholars were not pleased, not at all pleased. They growled, “He takes in sinners and eats meals with them, treating them like old friends.” Their grumbling triggered this story.
[Jesus responded,] “Suppose one of you had a hundred sheep and lost one. Wouldn’t you leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness and go after the lost one until you found it? When found, you can be sure you would put it across your shoulders, rejoicing, and when you got home call in your friends and neighbors, saying, ‘Celebrate with me! I’ve found my lost sheep!’ Count on it—there’s more joy in heaven over one sinner’s rescued life than over ninety-nine good people in no need of rescue.”
Daily Journal
Gratitude
Today, I am grateful for:
Observe
Reading Jesus’ story, what sparked my curiosity? Any thoughts or insights?
Next Step
Challenged by the story Jesus told, I will:
Prayer
Today, I am praying for: