Lost and Found | Feb. 17th

"You are a God ready to forgive, gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love, and did not forsake them."

Nehemiah 9:17

Beloved, do you have a loved one far from God? Is there a child you raised in the church who no longer goes and has no interest in serving the Lord? We often have a burden for those we love. People we have prayed over and continue to lift to the Lord. Have you ever wondered what God feels towards these loved ones?

Let the words from Nehemiah encourage your spirit and strengthen you to continue praying for them. The sheep may have wandered from the fold, but the Shepherd is searching. A coin can be lost in the house, but it will be recovered. The prodigal is in a foreign country among the filth, but they will come to their senses and start their journey back to the Father's house.

God is ready to forgive. He is merciful, abounding in steadfast love, and will not forsake them. The Lord's anger is real, but He is longsuffering and wishes none to perish. Take hold of God's word and seek God's mercy for the lost loved one. On their behalf, continue to beseech God's grace and see what the Lord can do.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight