The Parable of The Lost Sheep Family Devotional

The Parable of The Lost Sheep

Luke 15:7

Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.

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Story summary

In this family devotional from The Parable of The Lost Sheep, Red, Joy, and Bart watch over Uncle Greybilly’s sheep and learn that sheep wander, and sometimes people wander too. As they search for a lost sheep, they are reminded of The Parable of The Lost Sheep, and how Jesus is the Good Shepherd who loves His sheep.

Luke 15:7

Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.

What Did We Learn?

Sheep wander, and sometimes people wander too.
We can wander away from God by making wrong choices, by ignoring Him, or by thinking we know better than He does.
But here's the good news: when we wander away, God doesn't forget about us.
Jesus told us that the shepherd didn't say, “Oh well, I still have 99 sheep.” He went looking for the one that was lost. And when he found it, he was filled with joy!
That's how much God cares about each one of us. Every person matters to Him.
So when you feel far away from God, remember that you are never forgotten.
Jesus is the Good Shepherd who loves His sheep, comes looking for the lost, and rejoices when they are found.
Because Jesus has found us, we can also help others find their way back to Him.

Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank You for loving each one of us and for never forgetting us when we wander away.
Thank You for sending Jesus, our Good Shepherd, to seek and save the lost.
Help us to follow You, listen to Your voice, and help others know how much You love them.
In Jesus' Name we pray,
Amen.