The Lost Sheep
Friday, January 30, 2026Key Verse
“What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it?” Luke 15:4
Text — Luke 15:3-7
Message
Getting lost is not fun. Have you ever been out with your mom and dad and got lost? How does it feel?You might have felt scared and alone. It is scary for
parents too when their child is lost or wandered away.
Little Alice was excited to go to the church crusade with her parents. They arrived at the lively event, filled with people singing and praying. As they walked through the crowd, Alice’s hand slipped from her mom’s grasp, and she became lost in the crowd of people. Feeling scared and alone, Alice searched for her parents. Just when hope seemed lost, she heard her mom calling her name. Following the sound, Alice found herself back in her mom’s arms. Her parents were overjoyed and thanked God for locating her right on time. Everyone in the church celebrated.
God searches for those who are lost and scared because of their sins. He wants to welcome them into His family and show them love and friendship. Friends of Jesus should join God’s mission to bring lost souls into the loving embrace of our Saviour Jesus Christ by preaching the gospel everytime.
Further Reading
Luke 19:5-10
Prayer for today
Lord, help me value Your Sacrifice for my salvation and lead others to You.
About Author - Pastor W.F. Kumuyi
Listed among “500 most powerful people on the planet” by the Foreign Policy magazine in 2013, Pastor (Dr.) William F. Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. DCLM started in 1973 as a 15-member Bible study group right in Kumuyi’s apartment at University of Lagos where he was a lecturer. His revolutionary Bible teaching on personal holiness and commitment to evangelism soon gained so much traction and resulted in a widespread revival.
