Luke 15 - The Parable of the Lost Coin

“8"Or suppose a woman has ten silver coins and loses one. Does she not light a lamp, sweep the house and search carefully until she finds it? 9And when she finds it, she calls her friends and neighbors together and says, 'Rejoice with me; I have found my lost coin.' 10In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents."

Doesn’t the parable of the lost money bring home the point? It is something we all can relate to even today. Just think about it, you just knew you had a $100 bill but, when you went to get it, you couldn’t find it. What would you do? You would tear the place apart looking for it. At this point, you’re not worried about the rest of your money, it’s safe, but the most important thing is finding that $100 bill. Oh, and when you do, how happy and relieved you feel. How excited and thankful you are! That is the same way God feels when one of the lost find and accept Jesus Christ and come home. If you are one of the lost coins, come home today, there will be much rejoicing! If you are one of the saved coins, rejoice (as all of Heaven does) when the lost come home. It is not a time to be bitter and jealous of the attention the newly saved receives, be joyful and thankful that your new found brother or sister has accepted our Lord and Savior. Amen?