Thursday 7 March 2019

Found

“In the same way your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should be lost.”        Matt. 18.14

Jesus is talking of those who move away from God. For whatever reason they leave the fold. Just as, in His example, the sheep that strays from the fold is sought out by the shepherd and returned to his rightful place, so the Christian who strays is a concern to the Father until he returns to the family of God.

Salvation belongs to God. In response to the disciples’ question of who can be saved, Jesus says, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”(Matt. 19.26)

God can bring anyone to Himself. I believe He can also restore those who have moved away from Him. His concern is that no one shall perish. (2 Peter 3.9)



Lord God,
I thank You for this reminder from Your Word today of Your concern for the lost and for those who have strayed.
I humbly remind You of Your Word:
         The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, 
…He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish,
but everyone to come to repentance.(2 Peter 3.9)
I cry out for the lost, for those who were once in the fold but who have strayed. Lord God, hear my cry for each one of these. Receive my reminder that this is not what You want. Please draw them to You, Lord.
Open eyes, unblock ears, unlock minds and soften hearts. Send Your message of love, and move on the recipients to open themselves wide and receive the fullness of salvation.
Lord God, I join with You in not wanting anyone to perish. Rescue them, Lord. Reach out and bring them to You, in Jesus’ name I ask.   Amen.

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