The Lost Soul
This morning our men continued on our study of Luke 15, which we began last week with the parable of the lost sheep. Today, we read the parable of the lost coin before starting on the parable of the lost son. Most people call it the parable of the prodigal son, but the lost son is very appropriate from the context. I am sure most of us have studied this famous parable. It is perhaps the most important description of a lost soul and how that soul can come to the Lord. If you haven't read it in a while, I would encourage you to do so.
The main theme of Luke 15 is that lost souls are on God's heart. He wants us to do whatever it takes to reach out to them and rescue them. Whether it is the sheep, the coin, or the son, the lesson is the same. There must be a thorough search, because the cause is vital. We must find them and bring them home to the Lord. When we do, there is joy in heaven, and it should bring us great joy as well. Besides our own salvation there is nothing more important for us to do than leading lost souls to Jesus.
Therefore, since that is true, what are we doing to search and rescue the lost around us? Are we spending our time, talents, and money to make that happen? If not, we are missing the heart of God, and we are missing the greatest joy of the Christian life. We have got to get out into the fields looking for the lost sheep with compassion. We must light the lamp and sweep our houses looking for the lost coin. We must be prayerfully watching for the lost son to return, so we can kill the fatted calf and have a glorious reunion.
Tomorrow, I intend to read Leviticus 13-15.
The main theme of Luke 15 is that lost souls are on God's heart. He wants us to do whatever it takes to reach out to them and rescue them. Whether it is the sheep, the coin, or the son, the lesson is the same. There must be a thorough search, because the cause is vital. We must find them and bring them home to the Lord. When we do, there is joy in heaven, and it should bring us great joy as well. Besides our own salvation there is nothing more important for us to do than leading lost souls to Jesus.
Therefore, since that is true, what are we doing to search and rescue the lost around us? Are we spending our time, talents, and money to make that happen? If not, we are missing the heart of God, and we are missing the greatest joy of the Christian life. We have got to get out into the fields looking for the lost sheep with compassion. We must light the lamp and sweep our houses looking for the lost coin. We must be prayerfully watching for the lost son to return, so we can kill the fatted calf and have a glorious reunion.
Tomorrow, I intend to read Leviticus 13-15.