In this world of automated, computerized, faceless, compassion-less, brainless interactions with large companies doing anything to save a dollar, it was rewarding and comforting to read something this morning written by pastor Chuck Swindoll. He recognized that feeling of being treated like cattle in today’s society and how easy it would be to feel like “you are not important. You are an anonymous individual – only one among thousands. Therefore, no one really notices, needs or cares about you.” What a horrible way to feel.
But Swindoll points out that God’s Word offers a different perspective – the perspective of how God sees us as His precious sheep. In Luke 15, it says, “Then Jesus told them this parable: “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn’t he leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? 5 And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders 6 and goes home. Then he calls his friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep.’ 7 I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.”
Maybe you need to hear that today like I did. And just know that God, the Creator of the universe, loves you. Your church, Christ Fellowship, loves you. And I love you and can’t wait to see you Sunday!
— Todd