The Parable of the Lost Sheep
10 See that you do not look down on one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven.
11 What do you think? If a man owns a hundred sheep, and one of them wanders away, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hills and go to look for the one that wandered off?
12 And if he finds it, I tell you the truth, he is happier about that one sheep than about the ninety-nine that did not wander off.
13 In the same way your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should be lost.
Many children and adults believe the lie that they are worthless to other people and insignificant to God. Jesus indicated that He came to save the lost, no matter how few or how 'insignificant' they seemed. God the Father does not want anyone to miss the opportunity for salvation or recovery in Jesus Christ. God values each one of us, no matter how painful our past or how far we have strayed. If we admit our need for Him to and seek to follow His will for us, we will discover how very important we are to God and the people close to us.
Sunday, November 4, 2007
The Sheffield Journey - Part 1
I can’t explain how glad I was returning to Sheffield. The air, the water, streets, people and the church. Not to mention going to see my love ones. After 3 years of working life, I once again step on the UK ground. Life was slow but relaxing here. Less traffic, less crowd, less pollution and no stress. My arrival was greeted by a warm sunlight like God reaching my heart. I knew this was His gift for me.
On the way from Manchester Airport to Sheffield, I sat quietly in the train, enjoying the breeze and the memorable scenes. The past moments just flashed back on my memory. I started thinking about my life, what if I got this job, and what if I didn’t? If I get the job, I will be able to serve once again in the Sheffield church, earn a good living, and have a better life. But what if I failed? I will be going back to my old job, battling in the city and live the old way. But to think even deeper, does this opportunity mean anything?
I realized that Sheffield didn’t change much… What changes is my mind set and how it sees things in different perspective. And each perspective is an opportunity for me to learn something new.
I spent most of the time with Ruth along the journey. She has grown more spiritual then before and becoming more dependent on God. I believe this is what God want all of us to be, to live like Him and walk in His path. Long distance relationship wasn’t easy. It is a mean of dedication and trust. In the middle is God who will guide us to the right path.
On the way from Manchester Airport to Sheffield, I sat quietly in the train, enjoying the breeze and the memorable scenes. The past moments just flashed back on my memory. I started thinking about my life, what if I got this job, and what if I didn’t? If I get the job, I will be able to serve once again in the Sheffield church, earn a good living, and have a better life. But what if I failed? I will be going back to my old job, battling in the city and live the old way. But to think even deeper, does this opportunity mean anything?
I realized that Sheffield didn’t change much… What changes is my mind set and how it sees things in different perspective. And each perspective is an opportunity for me to learn something new.
I spent most of the time with Ruth along the journey. She has grown more spiritual then before and becoming more dependent on God. I believe this is what God want all of us to be, to live like Him and walk in His path. Long distance relationship wasn’t easy. It is a mean of dedication and trust. In the middle is God who will guide us to the right path.
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