Message Takeaways - Reaching The Lost

Luke 15:1-7

Pastor Stu reminded us that like sheep, we tend to stray and become lost, yet Jesus, our Good Shepherd, seeks after us with relentless love. This parable from Luke 15 reveals God's joy over finding one lost soul and invites us to participate in His mission to seek and save the lost.

Takeaways:

• Jesus is the Good Shepherd who seeks and saves lost souls.
• Our repentance brings joy to God's heart.
• True repentance involves admission, remorse, and change.
• We are called to join Jesus in seeking the lost with love and compassion.
• Salvation is a free gift through faith in Christ alone.

Recognizing ourselves as lost sheep humbles us and opens our hearts to the Good Shepherd who carries us back to safety. As recipients of God's boundless love, let us reflect this compassion towards others, drawing them to the joyful homecoming that awaits in Christ.

This week, identify one person in your life who needs to hear the good news of Jesus and seek an opportunity to share His love with them.

Devotional 1: Jesus, Our Good Shepherd
John 10:14 - I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me.

Reflection Question: How might Jesus be demonstrating His care for you right now, and how can you share His love with others?

Prayer Prompt: Lord, thank You for being my Good Shepherd. Help me to recognize and rest in Your love, guiding my steps toward those who need to know You.

Devotional 2: Joy in Repentance
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.

Reflection Question: What area of your life is God inviting you to repent of, and how can you experience His joy in doing so?

Prayer Prompt: Father, I confess my sins to You and seek Your joy through repentance. Help me remain humble and open to Your guidance.

Devotional 3: Our Role in Seeking the Lost
Luke 19:10 - For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.

Reflection Question: Who in your life can you reach out to with the message of Jesus’ love and salvation?

Prayer Prompt: Jesus, empower me with courage and love to reach out to those who are lost. May Your Spirit guide my words and actions to reflect Your heart to them.