THE WOMAN WHO LOST A COIN!

As described by my Women's Study Bible, the woman who lost a coin is "the second of three parables in which Jesus clearly pictured God's loving concern for each individual sinner." Luke 15:8-10 says "Or what woman, having ten silver coins, if she loses one coin,does not light a lamp, sweep the house, and search carefully until she finds it?And when she has found it, she calls her friends and neighbors together,saying, 'Rejoice with me for I have found the piece which I lost!' Likewise, I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents." How does this parable apply to us today? Well ladies, are there any of us who wouldn't turn our rooms upside to find one of our lost pearl/diamond earrings? Or would we not spend hours in a department store to try and find that perfect little black dress? The same should go for a lost soul. We should be just as diligent when trying to search and save lost souls as we would anything else. Evangelism should be one of our main priorities, because just like the woman was concerned and searched for her lost coin, so should we be concerned and search for our lost brothers and sisters. Matthew 28:19-20 says "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age."Amen." What more can I say? Share the gospel, make yourselves disciples, and share the GOOD NEWS. The gospel isn't meant to be condemning but rather uplifting and encouraging. It's the greatest news you will ever share.
-Linzee