Moses answered the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today you will never see again. The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still" (Exodus 14:13-14).

The older brother's heart says, "I'm for me."
The father's heart says, "I'm for the kingdom."

Jesus' heart is for lost people. He wants us to go after our One and celebrate with them when they are "found."

The father in the parable of 'The Prodigal Son' is an example to all of us of God's grace toward us as individuals and how we should extend God's grace to others.

Ask yourself, "Am I someone who extends God's grace?"

The quality of search determines the value of what is lost.

How do we apply Jesus' teaching of the “Lost Sheep?”

We must be intentional about nurturing relationships with our friends & family who are yet to know Jesus. After all, the 99 sheep are safe in their pen (they're "saved"), but we need to go after the ONE lost sheep (Luke 15:7).

All of us struggle on occasion, but it is good to remember what Jesus tells us in Luke 12:23-24, "For life is more than food, and the body more than clothes. Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds!"

"Be dressed and ready for service and keep your lamps burning..." (Luke 12:35)

Jesus tells us to "be ready" for the master to return -- not just in case something bad happens, but also something good. The way we manage our time, talent and treasure will have an eternal impact on us and those under our influence and when we are being generous is when we are most like our master, Jesus.

“Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.” Luke 12:15

Unfortunately, most of us live as though life really does consist of an abundance of possessions. While it is okay to be rich, it is important to understand that Jesus anticipates that we will also be rich towards God.

The parable of the Good Samaritan teaches followers of Jesus that what's mine isn't actually mine. It's yours [God's], and I'm willing to share it.

God has entrusted us with His blessings so that we may be a blessing to others.

The one who had the right to condemn chose to forgive.

Do you know Jesus? If you've already decided to follow Jesus, please know that Worthington Christian Church exists to Follow Jesus Together.