Meal #204 – The Parable of the Lost Sheep

Matthew 18:10-14

10 “Take heed that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that in heaven their angels always see the face of My Father who is in heaven. 11 For the Son of Man has come to save that which was lost.
12 “What do you think? If a man has a hundred sheep, and one of them goes astray, does he not leave the ninety-nine and go to the mountains to seek the one that is straying? 13 And if he should find it, assuredly, I say to you, he rejoices more over that sheep than over the ninety-nine that did not go astray. 14 Even so it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish.”

Video: The Lost Sheep

Commentary:

Sheep. They are cute, cuddly, fluffy, and seem to be very peaceful creatures. However, sheep need a good shepherd to lead them to green pastures and still waters because they are defenseless, weak, and also make poor decisions. Jesus told a parable about a lost sheep, and how that sheep is actually us. We are like the lost sheep, and Jesus is the good shepherd. We have gotten lost because we have sinned and drifted away from God. We have made poor decisions, and spiritually become lost. However, as long as we are willing to believe in Jesus and repent of our sins, He will bring us back to become part of His flock. Furthermore, He receives us back with great rejoicing and throws a big celebration for our return to God’s flock.

Video: Flying House – The Lost Sheep