In Luke 15:4-7,
Jesus said “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? And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders and goes home. Then he calls his friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep.’ 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.”
This teaching reveals God’s personal care—He does not overlook even a single soul that strays. When the shepherd finds the lost sheep, he joyfully lifts it onto his shoulders and brings it home.
This symbolizes how God not only forgives but also restores the one who turns back to Him. The shepherd’s joy reflects God’s delight when a sinner repents. The celebration with friends and neighbors represents heaven’s rejoicing over one person who returns to God’s love. Jesus contrasts this joy with the attitude of the self-righteous—those who think they need no repentance. God’s heart is not content with ninety-nine who stay but rejoices more for the one who is found. This parable emphasizes that repentance brings joy to heaven and reveals God’s relentless pursuit of the lost. It teaches that no one is beyond His reach, and His grace is personal, patient, and overflowing with joy.
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