Discovering the Power of Agape Love

Chapter 1: The Lost Sheep

CHAPTER 1: THE LOST SHEEP

Music: Lamb of God by Vertical Worship
Main Verse: Luke 15:4-7

Highlight: Luke 15:6 ESV
[6] And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and his neighbors, saying to them, 'Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep that was lost.'

All of us are lost. All of us trying to find who we are but still we ended up with the question of where I am? We feel every day that we are trying to show half of ourselves.

We go on, we rely- most of the time we pretend. The truth is, we just focus on ourselves. We try to hold back, but we don't know that 'You're special'. Even if we belong to them, we skip and end up lost.

Yet, the Creator is still there to find us. No one can replace our presence, each of us has unique value. However, why do we still go down the wrong path? Is this our fault? No. I believe everything happens for a purpose. We feel rejections, failures, multiples hardship, broken relationships until we end up lost. Most of the time, we are questioning ourselves. "Can I still go back where I belong? Why am I lost? These two questions always come to our minds. Always repeating, questioning that makes us weak and don't know what to do.

Like a sheep, they just follow their Shepherd. Through the voice, they can walk and go to the place where all of them are united. If one was lost, their Shepherd will be worried and find it. What about us, the children of God? God loves you. He knows what is best for you. He has a great plan for you. (Jeremiah 29:11) Yet, we still remain and want our life to be broken. We accept all wrongdoings, walk in the journey of pain and push away the truth. The lies that surround us and make us fall apart, we tend to stick to the unbalance until we realise "I don't like this anymore." Hey child, come to Him. Go back and surrender. He knows you and remember this, "Fear not, I redeemed you, I have called you by your name. You are mine." (Isaiah 43:1)

God is there, God will help you and find you. Sometimes, we need to take a moment, step forward and follow the light. The loss that we felt is from the darkness that chains us. The battle is always hard, but God will never leave us. He allows us to be blind, to focus and not to be weak and think we are abandoned. You are His sheep, the one that He waits and looks for many times. Let's step up, and know that you are now free because of Him.

The darkness that we're living is part of our connection, but doesn't mean we belong there. We faced them for a purpose, so stop thinking negatively. I know you're wondering why we still experienced this "lost". The truth is we always go back to the place that we think fits us. We want the easy way, so we forget that God saves you, already. If you still accept it, you are like a black sheep, who wants to disregard your fellow loved ones. To hide and remain unknown. You are seen, you are great. He is with you.

After knowing why we are lost and now we are found. I want you to see that God is glad that you are now safe, because you are safe now. He is grateful that after all of your ups and down, you seek Him and obey Him. Don't forget His words. He will direct your path. (Proverbs 3:5-6) His glory will always shine until you know that He wants your safeness.

We are His beloved sons and daughters-the childrens that He really loves.

Save yourself. How? Walk with Him then seek and ask for His guidance. Come closer to Him if you don't know where you are again. You're not lost, dear. You are trying to familiarize yourself. But this time, remember you're not alone. Being lost is hard, painful and can be a nightmare. Look, this is almost done. God made a way. God is starting a new life for you, just embrace and follow it.

I know, there are times that you feel worried, and fearful. Dear, that's okay, even so always talk to God. I already experienced lost. I tried many times to go back on my own, but I'm wrong. I need Him-we need Him. It takes a process again, but this time we're not lost because we know how to walk, we hear His voice and His guidance anoint us.

Every single day, we can be in danger. We can go anywhere, enjoy the freedom that we have. Somehow, the sadness is there, no peace. The joy isn't true, everything is temporary.

Hear His voice, "My child, I am here. Stop worrying. Let me lead, hold my hand and follow my words. I don't want you to be in harm again. I don't want you to cry over and over again. I always love you, my child."

His words are amazing, thoughtful and most of all true. He knows you. He wants His child to walk on the right path with Him.

Oh dear, let's walk with Him, we are His child. You are loved. You are not alone anymore. You are amazing. You are now safe. (Isaiah 41:10)

Humble yourself to Him, pray always. Call and ask Him and He will show the hidden things that you don't know. (Jeremiah 33:3)

I know living on Earth is great, but without Him we're nothing. He is our Creator, the King of all and our only shepherd.

Don't lose yourself, break the chains by praying and asking the help of Jesus our Lord. Oh dear, He found you already. He is with you-in your heart. Allow Him every moment- seconds, minutes, hours, day.

His words are here for you.

If things get worse again, you don't know where to go again. Don't forget me. My child, you're mine but I don't want you to be mad so I give you free will. I am always here to guide and support you. If the world leaves you many times, I am here to accept you over and over again. I love you, my beloved child.

Read this passage: Psalm 23:1-6 ESV

[1] The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. [2] He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. [3] He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. [4] Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. [5] You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. [6] Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

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