Of the many gods throughout world history, almost none of them seem to care about individuals. They might alter the weather so that crops can’t grow. Or cause some global upheaval.

 

But only one claims to care about you.

 

Luke 19:10 says, “For the Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost.”

 

Isn’t that amazing? The story is that Jesus left His place of royalty in heaven to come to Earth as an innocent baby, then grow into a man ready to carry our sins for us. He came to find you! You! God sent Him on a search-and-rescue mission.

 

As we continue our look this week into the Good News—or, the True Story of Jesus—we begin to see that He is powerful: so powerful He can concentrate fully on each of us. That is astonishing. And comforting.

 

We can say that we choose Christ, but it is more accurate to say that He looked for us and found us. He sees the heart. He spends time healing your heart and your life. It’s why the imagery of a shepherd tending to his sheep is used so often in Scripture.

 

Our great God stands alone as the champion of the individual. Praise God!

 

Let’s pray. 

 

Lord, your love for us has no limits. We are given your grace and mercy every day. Thank you so much for that! In Jesus’ name. Amen.