When a sheep is lost from it’s flock, you can imagine the loneliness, fear and wandering that this poor little sheep experiences. Hundreds of sheep gather in a herd, many new babies born on a daily basis. Is this one sheep important to find, hunt down and bring back to the flock?

Wandering in the wilderness all on your own, brings much more awareness to your predators than being in a flock of a few hundred. Wandering into the nearest coyote den, fox hole or lions cave could easily lose the life of this little sheep.

You may be asking why this one sheep would be so crucial to the Shepard. I have been learning in my bible study the last couple weeks that Christ cares about the lost so much so, that finding the one who is lost, is more critical than the hundreds who are saved. Luke 12:32 Jesus calls us his little flock, this is a term of endearment showing his deep love for us and encouraging us not to worry about the little things; what we will eat or wear. Matthew 18:14 states “The Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should be lost.” Even though that one little sheep may be insignificant to the Shepard, it is quite the opposite for Christ. The parable in Luke is explaining the significance of saving the souls around us that haven’t known Christ. If you were the only one on this earth, Christ would still have died on the cross for you and you along. That’s how important that “one” lost soul is. It brings a greater picture to me that Christ seeks and saves the lost, literally seeking us from the blindness we experience on a daily basis. The enemy “has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God” 2 Cor 4:3-4.

“Just as a strong wind will blow through an open window and stir things up in a house, the Holy Spirit will blow new life into your church (or your life) if you give Him access.” -Anonymous

Where are our priorities? Are we rushing through the days trying to quickly accomplish the tasks set before us? Whose standard of “tasks” are you seeking to endure, who are you measuring your worth towards; society, Hollywood, friends or family, or Christ? Our perspectives get tainted very quickly and before you realize it, the important things are justified in our minds to not be as critical as we had known previously. Pay attention, be alert, our life is fleeting and we have one shot to not waste our life.

I can tend to waste my life in worry. I realize the power of our minds and the ability they have to consume us and control us so powerfully. This is a very scary thing, yet so refreshing knowing you have the capability to stop your fear in it’s tracks. I believe this is a learned trade as I have struggled with fear my entire life. I don’t think it will ever fully dissipate but can be tremendously reduced over time. I worry so much so that the anxiety starts welling up inside me, this is a huge alarm going off “beep, beep, beep” you need to take your mind captive otherwise you will end up in a ball on the floor paralyzed by fear. This is my routine when I start to recognize the fear I have. I have come to realize, and am not fully there, but fear of something we can control, needs to be roped in, fear of something we cannot control needs to be left in the hands of Christ as we seek wisdom to know the difference between the two.

I have not mastered my fear, but it is such a great reminder that my worries, fears and anxiety are just as important to Christ as the joy and refuge in my life. He came to seek his “little flock;” this is every single one of us. We have to be willing to accept it.

Moment of Truth: What is God calling you to do today? Is there someone you feel you should share the Truth with? Is your own heartstrings be tugged on, are your eyes blinded? Take the steps to seek the truth in your life and realize you can’t gain a day, hour or minute back that passes, but you can change the next minute, hour and days that are to come.