THE PARABLE OF THE LOST SHEEP
Matthew 18:12–14
Jesus spoke to the people and asked them a powerful question: “What do you think?” He then told a story they could easily understand. A man had one hundred sheep. He cared for each one of them, watched over them, and made sure they were safe. But one day, something unexpected happened—one sheep wandered away and became lost.
Instead of ignoring it, the shepherd made a bold decision. He left the ninety-nine sheep on the hills and went searching fo... moreTHE PARABLE OF THE LOST SHEEP
Matthew 18:12–14
Jesus spoke to the people and asked them a powerful question: “What do you think?” He then told a story they could easily understand. A man had one hundred sheep. He cared for each one of them, watched over them, and made sure they were safe. But one day, something unexpected happened—one sheep wandered away and became lost.
Instead of ignoring it, the shepherd made a bold decision. He left the ninety-nine sheep on the hills and went searching for the one that was missing. Across rocky paths, steep hills, and dangerous terrain, the shepherd kept looking. He did not give up, because that one sheep mattered to him.
After a long search, he finally found it. The lost sheep was weak and far from the flock, but the shepherd was filled with relief and joy. He gently picked it up and carried it back. The moment was not one of anger, but of celebration. The shepherd was happier about finding that one lost sheep than about the ninety-nine that never wandered away.
Jesus then revealed the deeper meaning of the story. In the same way, our Father in heaven does not want even one person to be lost. Every single person matters to God. When someone who has wandered away is found and returns, heaven rejoices.
This parable shows the heart of God. He does not abandon people when they go astray. Instead, He searches, calls, and reaches out with love. No matter how far someone feels they have gone, they are never beyond the care and pursuit of God.
If you ever feel lost, remember this: God is the Shepherd who comes looking for you.
✠ KLT John Scivoletti ✠
✠ Turco Joan of Arc Priory ✠
✠✠Act and God will Act (Actus et Deus Act)✠✠
