Tuesday December 12, 2023

Matthew 18:12-24

Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Tell me. Suppose a man has a hundred sheep and one of them strays; will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hillside and go in search of the stray? I tell you solemnly, if he finds it, it gives him more joy than do the ninety-nine that did not stray at all.

This one I have never understood. What about the ninety-nine, what if some lion comes along and has a feast with them? There is something lost to culture and time on this one.

So this is my translation and the religious leaders will be furious of this interpretation. There is enough God for this lost one too. Yes God can be with the favorites but God can also be with and there for the troubled one. So the ninety nine need to get off their high horse claiming God for them alone. Heck for all I know this speaks to his omnipresence.

Do you feel lost? Make some noise, he is looking for you and has found you. May you feel his hand on your shoulder today. Love you