Was Lost and Now Found
"I tell you that in the same way, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance." Luke 15:7 "In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents." Luke 15:10 "For this son of mine was dead and has come to life again; he was lost and has been found.’ And they began to celebrate." Luke 15:24 Yesterday I received a message from a high school friend whom I haven't contacted since literally the day of high school graduation. So the mere pop up of her message on Facebook surprised me, but when I opened the message, the true surprise was within. After a few sentences of "small talk", she told me that she has confirmed her faith in Christ AND she is getting baptized this Sunday! WOW. I just started celebrating. As I kept reading her message, I was incredibly encouraged. She told me she wanted to share this ...