TRACT 155: YOU ARE SO IMPORTANT

"I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance" Luke 15:7

Is there anything that can make heaven rejoice over a sinner more than several saints on earth? Of course! It is the moment when a sinner truly repents of his or her sins and responds humbly to the call of Christ to be numbered among His followers.

The parable of the lost sheep is a typical illustration of God's unwavering love for repentant sinner. A shepherd had one hundred sheep, and one went missing. He left the ninety nine and searched for the lost one. When he found it, he called for his friends and neighbours to rejoice with him.

The lost sheep is likened to a sinner who left God and went the way of the world. The shepherd is symbolic to Jesus, seeking and calling lost sinners to turn to God. The found sheep represents a sinner who after hearing the call of Christ decided to follow Christ and become one of God's obedient children. The song of the true repentant sinner is:

1. I have decided to follow Jesus, I have decided to follow Jesus, I have decided to follow Jesus -No turning back, No turning back!

2. The world behind me, the cross before me; The world behind me, the cross before me; The world behind me, the cross before, No turning back, No turning back!

Have you decided to follow Jesus all through your pilgrim journey on earth?

Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank you for your unfailing love. I have decided to follow Christ. I repent of all my sins. I come to you in humility of heart. Have mercy upon me and forgive all my sins. Grant me the grace to follow you till the end. No turning back in Jesus' Name. Amen.

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