More on the parable of the lost sheep:
“He [Jesus] has a deep sympathy with each stray heart. He knows the sorrow that sin brings, the deep pollution and the terrible wounding that comes of transgression, even at the time; and the sore heart and the broken spirit that will come of it before long; and so the sympathetic Saviour grieves over each lost sheep, for he knows the misery which lies in the fact of being lost.” (Charles Spurgeon, 1884)
When our dog went missing, I was more concerned about her well-being than my loss. That’s how God feels about each of us.
Good morning, Lord. You don’t want any to perish, but all to come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9). You grant us free will, always giving us the opportunity to do life Your way. I sometimes forget how much You care, how much You grieve when any one of us runs away from You. You don’t give up on us, we’re the ones who give up on You. Thank You for Your ever-watchful, persevering love.
