Story 71 of 100 · Based on Luke 15:1-7
The Lost Sheep
Many people came near to Jesus to listen to him. But some people grumbled:
—This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.
Then Jesus told them a story.
—Which of you, if you have a hundred sheep and lose one of them, does not 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. When he gets home, he calls his friends and neighbors together and says: "Rejoice with me, because 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.
Jesus is like that shepherd. If you ever feel lost or make a mistake, Jesus looks for you. And when he finds you, he throws a party.
Let's talk: How do you think a sheep feels when the shepherd finds it?
Jesus never gets tired of looking for you. Goodnight.