The Missing Sheep And The Misplaced Silver?

The Missing Sheep

In verses one - two:

Sinners, are the classification of people who were crossed or cast out by many of the religious people of the time. Publicans (tax collectors) were especially detested. Why were the Pharisees bothered and irate that Jesus related with these individuals? The strict religious leaders were consistently mindful to remain “clean” as per the Old Testament Law. Truth be told, they went well past the Law in their aversion of specific individuals and circumstances and in their ceremonial washings. On the contrary, Jesus took the idea of cleanness delicately. He gambled debasement by contacting lepers and by failing to wash in the Pharisee’s recommended way. He showed total negligence for their approvals against mingling with specific classes of individuals. He came to provide salvation to sinners and to show them that God loves them. Jesus did not stress over these allegations. All things considered, He kept going to the individuals who required Him, paying little mind to the impact that they may have on His standing (Matthew 9:9-15; Luke 5:27-32, 7:29, 34, 18:10-13, 19:7; Acts 11:3; Galatians 2:12; 1 Timothy 1:15-16).

In verses three - seven:

The sheep left the fold. Was the missing sheep a rebellious sheep? Did the sheep not want to stay, or did it mistakenly wonder off? The shepherd found the sheep and brought it back to the others. Some shepherds would break the legs of the sheep to keep the sheep in. Thereby the shepherd would have to carry the sheep, and the sheep began to rely on the shepherd.

We can maybe comprehend a God who might forgive sinners who come to Him for leniency, yet a God who carefully looks for heathens and afterward cheerfully pardons them must have uncommon love. This is the sort of affection that incited Jesus to come to earth to look for lost individuals and save them. This is the sort of exceptional love God has for us. On the off chance that we feel a long way from God, do not despair or give up hope. He is looking for us (Ezekiel 34:11-12; Matthew 18:12-14; John 10:11).

It appears to be absurd for the shepherd to leave the ninety-nine sheep to go on a quest for only one. In any case, the shepherd realized that the ninety-nine would be protected in the sheepfold, while the lost sheep was at serious risk. Since every sheep was of high worth, the shepherd realized it was advantageous to look perseveringly for the lost one. God’s love for every individual is so incredible to the point that He searches everyone out and celebrates when the person has been found. Jesus affiliated himself with the sinners since He wanted to bring in the lost sheep, those individuals who were considered to be past hope, the Gospel of God’s Kingdom. Before we became believers, Jesus looked for us, and His love is still searching for those who are lost.

The shepherd called his friends and neighbors, telling how he had found his sheep (1 Peter 2:10, 25; John 10:27; Luke 5:32). How often are Christians like this? What will it take for the Good Shepherd to search out and find us? Wolves will come and attack the wondering sheep (Matthew 7:15). The shepherd will give his life to protect his sheep. What did the shepherd do after he got home? He went and told somebody because this was a praise report. He had to tell others the Good News (Mark 2:17, 5:19; Luke 19:10; Romans 12:15; ).

The Misplaced Silver

In verse eight - ten:

Was the silver misplaced due to carelessness? Maybe it is in the house, but we just cannot seem to remember where it was placed. Maybe we should turn on the light to dispel the darkness so that we can see clearly. Maybe we need to sweep out the old dirt. But what did the woman do after she found it? (John 4:28-29) Again, a praise report is given. She went to go and tell others.

Palestinian women would get ten silver coins as a wedding gift. Other than their money related worth, these coins held an emotional value like that of a wedding band, and to lose one was incredibly upsetting. Similarly, as a woman would celebrate at tracking down her lost coin or ring, so do the holy messengers would celebrate over a contrite sinner. Every individual is valuable to God. He laments over each misfortune and celebrates at whatever point one of his children is found and brought once more into his Kingdom. Maybe we would have more joy and satisfaction in our churches if we Christians shared Jesus' concern and compassion for the lost.

How is this like some Christians?

Our lives can get too busy. We may lay our silver (righteousness) down. We may even forget about it. Or maybe there is something that gets placed on top of it. Maybe it falls and lands somewhere else along our spiritual walk.