Experience Jesus' Mission

Day 25: Experience Jesus' Mission

Luke 19:10 “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost.”

Luke 15:1-24

2 Peter 3:9 “The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.”

Thought:
In Luke 15, Jesus uses three illustrations to demonstrate His love for lost people. The shepherd searches for the one lost sheep that goes astray. The woman went into an all-out search for a lost coin. The Father waited patiently and lovingly for his son to return home. The sheep, the coin, and the son all had value. All were loved and needed.

Scripture refers to people who do not yet have a relationship with Jesus as “lost.” Luke points out that lost people matter to God, so they should matter to us. I heard it once said, “We never lock eyes with someone who doesn’t matter to God.”

The first priority of the Church must be the same as the priority of Jesus – the lost. By the end of this week, a million souls will slip into eternity. They will either spend it in the presence of Jesus or in separation from Him forever.

Lost people are not just in far remote corners of the world; they are all around us. Some may live in the same household as we do. Some may work with us or live next to us. Some may even go to church with us. Jesus is the only hope for lost people, and we are the messengers of his love and care for them.  If the salvation of the lost was Jesus’ top priority, it must be ours as well.

The Great Commission is not an option for us; it is a command. Jesus says, “Go and make disciples of all nations.”  Jesus calls us to partner with Him to complete His heart’s goal – reaching the lost.

Reflection:
Name some people in your circle of influence who have not yet invited Jesus into their lives and hearts.

What are some creative ways that you can share your faith with these people?