Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Seeking the Lost

In Luke 19:10, it is recorded that Christ came to seek and save that which was lost. And we recognize, of course, that Christ is our ultimate example to follow. We also read in the 15 chapter of Luke parables dealing with things that are lost: a shepherd looking for a lost sheep, a woman looking for a lost coin, and a father who is looking out for his lost son. Now, there's one point that should be obvious in all of these, yet isn't. Who is doing th seeking? Is it the one who is lost? No it is the one who is found. We are to follow Christ's example, and the lessons in the parables, and seek the lost. Are we doing so? Or are we waiting for the lost to seek those who are found? Are we taking the gospel to the lost? Or do we expect them to wander in through our doors on their own accord?

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