R U the 1?
March 19, 2009 | Knowing Christ
There’s no feeling so hopeless as to be lost and no one is looking for you.
I’m sure I just messed up that quote. But I thought about it today when I read the scripture where Jesus shares how the good shepherd leaves the 99 to find the one.
The one.
Why leave the larger group? Isn’t that the opposite of what we are taught? Build a bigger church. A bigger audience. Numbers. Crunch them. Calculate. Raise them higher and higher and higher… Focus on the masses.
But Jesus shows a concerned shepherd who’s checking out the herd. He’s counting. There’s one that should be there, but isn’t.
He knows the sheep is vulnerable when he’s isolated. Wolves. Pits. Too much grass or too little water. Frolicking up the mountain or down the valley, having a blast until darkness falls.
So he ditches the group, leaving them to take care of each other, and begins a search for the one.
He doesn’t stop there. He tells another story, just in case they didn’t get it. It’s about a lost coin. A woman loses one coin. She has others, but she sweeps and cleans and searches until she finds it.
Maybe you think that God doesn’t see you. Or that the church has forgotten you. Or that it’s been dark for a while and no one is flashing a search light your way.
Maybe you’re the one.
He does see you. He is looking for you. He does care.
And so do I. Because there was a time when I was the one. And when He found me it transformed my life.
I’m so glad that He looks for the one.
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That’s a great thought, Suzie!
Have a great time in Dallas!
March 19th, 2009 at 8:24 pmI don’t know why exactly, but this really touched me this morning.
How precious you are!!!
Love in Christ,
March 20th, 2009 at 9:31 amDana
Well, I’m sure that the church has forgotten me. And it’s been dark for a good while and no one is flashing a search light my way. I am invisible to most people. Except for my family, bless their hearts. God has provided me with a great husband and two grown sons. Your post is very thought provoking.
March 20th, 2009 at 9:40 amI am the drama person. Sometimes when I do a skit I feel as if I have fallen on my face. But then somebody will say that it ministered to them. I love doing drama for the Lord. The visual arts is an amazing way to share God’s love. I have fallen into the trap of thinking, “Why me Lord?” But He reminds me that He has given me a gift and He wants me to use it for His glory. It is humbling. I have to continually remind myself not to waste it. AND to do it with JOY!!!!!
March 20th, 2009 at 10:07 amIn His Service,
Debbie
Suzie, thank you for sharing exactly that! I’ve felt alone recently in my prayers for my confused daughter. She’s hit the university scene and is questioning her faith and beliefs and it’s been so heartbreaking to see her struggling against the truths in His Word. I’ve felt like I’ve been the only one concerned and ‘looking out’ for her, but it’s so comforting to remember that our Good Shepherd is searching her out to bring her into His keep too! Trust…and believe. Thank you for encouraging me to rest my concern in His care… paula p.s. “lost”…. i don’t know you but i’ll be praying for you too! I was in that same place a few years ago so I do understand how it feels feeling outside, looking in..wanting someone to notice. I found it was a lie that Satan tried to make me believe. Don’t believe it! You are wanted and cherished by the God that gave His Son for you. Put yourself in His whole care for He knows what you need and will provide. I don’t know how or when, but all He asks is for you to trust and believe. I’ll be praying for you!
March 20th, 2009 at 10:17 amHey Paula, Isn’t that every mom’s prayer? That we can trust and let go and allow God to see our children? I love your honest heart.
March 24th, 2009 at 7:09 pm