"Reaching The Lost" (Luke 15:1-7)

Chapter 48

"Reaching The Lost"

(Luke 15:1-7)

Isn't it amazing that we who were once so lost in sin now turn around and judge those who still are. We look down upon, ridicule, even despise those that don't think and behave like ourselves. Don't we realize that if it wasn't for the grace of God we would be just as messed up as anyone else. Have you ever experienced non-believers feeling completely uncomfortable being around you? 

Here in Luke 15:1-7 "the parable of the lost sheep", it is stated that tax collectors and notorious sinners often came to listen to Jesus teach. So why did they not feel uncomfortable around Jesus but actually wanted to listen to Him.

God's love is unconditional. He loves each individual on earth no matter what. He accepts us as we are with the hope that we will accept Him and therefore be transformed. People don't feel comfortable around us because the way we carry ourselves, the negative energy that we produce because of our judgmental thoughts. How can we say we love God and despise those He has created.

Yes, we are called to be holy as God is holy, and holiness means being set apart. But, holiness is a state of being, not a running away from something scared to get contaminated. Holiness comes from being filled with the Holy Spirit. This infilling gives us the power to overcome sin and temptation. It means we can be a bold witness of Jesus Christ in the midst of a lost sinful world. We can shine bright in the midst of the darkness.

Too many Christians live in their own Christian bubble, go to church nearly every night of the week, have their kids in Christian school, have only Christian friends. This is not why we are still here on Earth, we are here to save those that are lost, therefore we must go where they are, and draw them to God by our loving-kindness. We must believe in the power of God not just to save us but to keep us and stop being afraid of the world.

The lost sheep are not usually found in Christian circles we must be willing to say God here I am send me. I will go where ever you call me, I am scared of darkness, for I am the light of the world. The greatest joy in heaven is lost sinners repenting and returning to God. Will we make it our daily business to make Heaven rejoice.