the search

“[Jesus] is the shepherd in search of His lamb.  His legs are scratched, his feet are sore, and…He…traverses the fields…. He cups His hands to His mouth and calls into the canyon.  And the name He calls is yours.  He is the housewife in search of the lost coin…. He searches the house.  He moves furniture…. All other tasks can wait.  Only one matters.  The coin is of great value to Him.  He owns it.  He will not stop until He finds it.  The coin He seeks is you.”

from Max Lucado’s And the Angels Were Silent

“In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”

Luke 15:10