One Person

Today I am reminded of the parable when Jesus asked “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and you lose one.  Do you not leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until you find it?”  For many personal deep relationships and commitment are not common these days.  If one friend goes away another will take his/her place.  If you fell out of sight would you want someone to look for you? 

In this parable, when you found your one lost sheep you would call your friends and neighbors and together and say “rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep.”  There will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.

No perhaps I didn’t interpret that as every other Pastor will or does.  For those who practice Christianity, it should resonate with you to know that God is watching out for YOU.  Don’t worry about what he thinks of the masses, focus on YOUR relationship with him and how you live your life according to his teachings.

For those whom do not have a Christian belief, I submit that this parable speaks to you about YOUR relationships with family members (chosen family and given), neighbors, co-works and friends.  If you have lost contact with one or are not in right relationship with one it IS important to seek them out and mend that relationship.  Reconciliation is rewarding, powerful and an awesome experience.

“Would you pray with me…  Heavenly Father we come before you today thanking you for the air we breathe, the water we drink, the fire that keeps us warm and ground upon which we live.  Through you we know that all things are possible.  You love, your life and you light lead the way for us to follow your lessons that allow us the possibility to make life on earth as it is in Heaven.  As you give us our daily bread, help us to be reminded that as we share what we are given it will come back to us seven times.  In the name of our Parent, The Son and The Holy Spirit, Amen.”