Luke 15: Lost and Found

There are three ways that God always locates his lost ones. 1) He goes after them; 2) He has searches carefully (or with a plan); and 3) Compassion is always included.Can you think of a time when you went astray and God came looking for you? Remember the love and care that he showed? Hold onto that feeling and live toward others out of the memory.

So roll up your sleeves, put your mind in gear, be totally ready to receive the gift that’s coming when Jesus arrives. Don’t lazily slip back into those old grooves of evil, doing just what you feel like doing. You didn’t know any better then; you do now. As obedient children, let yourselves be pulled into a way of life shaped by God’s life, a life energetic and blazing with holiness. God said, “I am holy; you be holy. [1 Peter 1:13-16]