S- Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.
O- There is joy in heaven when one sinner (sheep) who was lost is found and repents.
A- Jesus expresses that there is incredible JOY in heaven over ONE sinner who repents. Jesus told the Pharisees who criticized Him for touching and eating with sinners, that their hearts were not in harmony with heaven. If their hearts were they would be rejoicing when a sinner had repented. So I need to reflect on my attitude towards sinners, is my heart in line with the heart of heaven or with the Pharisees? I know as my flesh sometimes I tend to point my finger and judge others, but I need to leave that to God and just be happy when a lost sheep is found and repents. They were are washed white as snow as I was when I repented, when Jesus saved me. I am not perfect and I fail Him daily. I was lost and the angels in heaven rejoiced for me, now I need to rejoice with the angels in heaven over all the sinners (sheep) who are found.
P- Lord Jesus, know my heart and remove anything that stops me from rejoicing with You. Empty me of me and fill me with You. I don't want to be in line with the Pharisees, I want to be in line with the heart of heaven. Guide and lead Lord. In Jesus name, Amen
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