Scripture: What do you think? If a
man has a hundred sheep, and one of them has gone astray, does he not leave the
ninety-nine on the mountains and go in search of the one that went astray? 13 And if he finds it, truly,
I say to you, he rejoices over it more than over the ninety-nine that never
went astray. 14 So it is not the will of
my Father who is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish. Matt 18:12-14
Reflection:
The human example would have been more
effective; a man having 10 Children and one of them going astray, etc.
etc. But Godly is wisdom is greater than
human wisdom, there is no comparison to God’s wisdom, it has a depth which can
be interpreted only with his help.
The
shepherd and the sheep parable offers a rich imagery of God’s tender love and
care for his chosen one’s. Here is not talking about someone else’s sheep but
the man’s won sheep going astray. If a
man could rejoice over a mere sheep gone astray, then how much more God and his
holy angels who understand the value of each soul rejoice at the return of the
individual gone astray from the Lord.
When
we entrust our lives to God, then God constantly comes in search of us if we go
astray. In other words what Jesus is telling us is this; when we enter into his
sheep fold, then even if you go astray, he will like a good shepherd come in
search of you. But remember to remain a part of his sheepfold.
Prayer: The
Lord is my Shepherd there is nothing I shall want!
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