Lost??? Then I am speaking to you....

Have You Ever Been Lost? It’s a simple question that I am sure we can all say yes to. Whether we were kids or even as adults, sometimes, we all loose are way.

• What was it like when you are lost?
• Did you know right away that you were lost?
• How do you think you got lost in the first place?

“Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,

That saved a wretch like me.
I once was lost but now am found,
Was blind, but now I see.”

Ironically though, to be found, you must admit you are lost. But, how many of us know we are lost when we are actually lost? Do we realized it right away? Most of the time, we have no idea that we are lost until a few hours of passed and we realize we aren’t on the right path. We are like confused sheep!

Matthew 9:36 says “When He (Jesus)  looked out over the crowds, His heart broke. So confused and aimless they were, like sheep with no shepherd. ”

Lost sheep just wander around aimlessly looking for food or a place to lie down. Sound familiar? Do you ever feel like this when you go through your day to day lives? I think we all have those moments. Even as believers, we are not exempt for crises. Sometimes, our crises get so big that they cause us to just wander around, looking for our shepherd.

Psalm 119:176 says “I have wandered away like a lost sheep; come and find me, for I have not forgotten your commands.”

And do you know what is beautiful? Jesus will come looking for us. He loves us that much.

Luke 15:4-7 “4 “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn’t he leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? 5 And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders 6 and goes home. Then he calls his friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep.’ 7 I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.”

If you are feeling lost today..then run to him. Open up your Bible, open up your heart and seek him out!! He will find you.

• What is keeping you from admitting you are lost?
• Why do you feel the need to keep wandering around aimlessly?
• What is it going to take for God to get your attention so you realize just how much he loves you?

Matthew 7:7 says “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.”

There it is, in black and white…straight from God’s word. He cares about you. You are valuable to him. You may be lost, but it won’t last forever. Cry out to him and he will find you…he knows where you are even if you don’t.

Dear Lord. Sometimes, we feel that we are lost…like sheep looking for our shepherd. LORD, help us found our way back to you. We cry out to you LORD, help us see your path. You are a wonderful and mighty GOD who loves us more than we realize. Thank you LORD, for being our shepherd. Thank you for helping us find our way! AMEN!