For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost. – (Luke 19:10, NIV)
The Son of Man came to find lost people and save them. – (Luke 19:10, ERV)
For the Son of Man came to find and restore the lost. – (Luke 19:10, MSG)
Years ago, I was hiking in the early spring. We came upon an area that was covered in snow, and kept walking. Soon, we lost the trail, and were uncertain of which direction we were meant to go. In life, it is just as easy to slip away from the right path, once we start stepping beyond the security of the one that has been prepared for us. Thankfully, we stopped wandering and paused to listen. Water flows down, and we heard a stream nearby. We followed the sound, and soon discovered the path we had lost sight of in the snow. Jesus is the same way. If we listen for His voice, He will lead us in the way that we are meant to go. He pulls us out of our darkness and restores us into a right relationship with Him. His life, death, resurrection and ascension all took place so that we could be rescued from our wandering in the wilderness. Jesus will lead us back to the path He intends for us to walk, if we slow down and seek His voice. May we ever be intentional to listen, so that we know the path prepared for us; for this is the way to live eternally with Him.
We all are in need, 
God’s grace leads us on;
His love that forgives,
Empowers, makes strong.
Strong for the journey,
To follow the way;
The path He provides,
For all of our days.
He came to save us,
All who were once lost;
To set our feet right,
His love paid the cost.
Listen to His voice,
He’ll make the way clear;
Ever He will lead,
As we seek, draw near.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that You came to seek and save us. Thank You that You bring us out of our wandering in the wilderness, and set our feet secure on the path that You have prepared for us. Forgive us for wandering. Teach us to trust You more, as You already know where every road leads, and have prepared the way for us with purpose. Show us how to love and support those around us as they discover the route that You have prepared for them to best navigate their own journey. May many come into a lasting relationship with You. Be glorified O God, as we faithfully follow every step You call us to take, for You path provides an eternal promise. Amen.
© Shannon Elizabeth Grabrick and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present
May your unfailing love be with us, Lord, even as we put our hope in You. – Psalm 33:22
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