Heaven Rejoice!

Likewise, I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents. —Luke 15:10

The Lord Jesus Christ told stories about a lost sheep, a lost coin, and a lost son.

He told them to the religious people of His day.

He wanted to show how He came to earth to pursue lost sinners. 

The Lord Jesus Christ said, “There is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents”. 

When we accept God’s gift of salvation, there is rejoicing both on earth and in heaven. 

How wonderful that the Lord Jesus Christ has reached down to us.

How heaven rejoices when we respond!

Angels rejoice when we repent!

Like the Lord Jesus Christ, We also are seeking the lost. 

When the rebellious repent and turn to God, we rejoice with them, and their change of heart is also celebrated in heaven. 

Going Home

Jesus emphasized the importance of every person to God with three stories about something lost: a sheep, a coin, and a son (Luke 15).

In each story, a person has lost something of great value. When it is found, friends and neighbors are called to celebrate and rejoice together.

The point is clear: We are all of great value to God, who offers us forgiveness and new life through Christ. And He faithfully pursues us with His love and grace.

We were the lost sheep that God found and brought back into His fold.

We were the lost coin that God searched for His treasure store.

We were the long lost son that God brought home again.

We are special to God because we belong to Him. Don't bring Him shame.